Garrincha - Alegria do Povo

Jul 13 1962 N/A 1h 0m
Documentary, Sport

Documentary about the most famous dribbler in Brazilian Soccer (some say in Soccer's history!) at the zenith of his career, showing classic scenes of 1958 and 1962 World Cup. Garrincha was a very original and talented player, having curved legs. Women and alcohol were his passion, and the cause of his later decadence. After a glorious career, he died in financial misery, forgotten.

Plot

Documentary about the most famous dribbler in Brazilian Soccer (some say in Soccer's history!) at the zenith of his career, showing classic scenes of 1958 and 1962 World Cup. Garrincha was a very original and talented player, having curved legs. Women and alcohol were his passion, and the cause of his later decadence. After a glorious career, he died in financial misery, forgotten.

Written by

Luiz Carlos Barreto, Mário Carneiro, David Neves

Directed by

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Cast

Heron Domingues, Garrincha

Crew

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Production Countries

Brazil

Production Companies

LC Barreto, Armando Nogueira Produções Cinematográficas

Languages

Português

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
306
Average Rating
7 out of 10
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NA
Popularity
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