Young Eleven
★ 5.5 · 1979 · 85m · Animation · TV Movie
A boy from the farm with amazing running speed is asked to join a newly formed national soccer team and discovers a natural talent for the game. The movie is inspired by Japan's hosting of the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V
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