Siege of Madrid one by the defenders (although the Nationalists were far better trained and equipped). Another disadvantage was their inability to surround Madrid and to cut if off from outside help. The Republicans had a geographical advantage in defending Madrid: the River Manzanares separated the Nationalists from the city centre, representing a formidable physical obstacle. Mola planned his assault on Madrid for 8 November 1936. He planned to attack through the Casa de Campo park (on a front of only wide) to try to avoid street fighting, as the park was open country and lay just across the river from the city
When the Game Stands Tall field." On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 41 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". In its opening weekend the film grossed $8,381,509 in 2,673 theaters, ranking at #5. By the end of its run, "When the Game Stands Tall" grossed $30,127,963 domestically. "When the Game Stands Tall" was released on Blu-ray and DVD on December 9, 2014. When the Game Stands Tall When the Game Stands Tall is a 2014 sports drama film. The film, which stars Jim Caviezel as Coach Bob Ladouceur, Laura Dern as Bev Ladouceur, Michael Chiklis as assistant