Garrincha - Alegria do Povo (1963)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Writers:

Luiz Carlos Barreto, Mário Carneiro,

Stars:

Heron Domingues, Garrincha

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Heron Domingues	...	Himself
Garrincha	...	Himself

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

soccer | character name in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Sport

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Details

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

30 September 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Garrincha: Joy of the People

Company Credits

Production Co:

Armando Nogueira Produções Cinematográficas, Luiz Carlos Barreto Produções Cinematográficas

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

User Reviews

The most surprising player of soccer of all the times!

Manoel dos Santos, Garrincha (1933 - 1983), was one of the best players of soccer of all the times. Player of Botafogo from Rio de Janeiro and of the Brazilian selection, he surprised for his incredible appearance: his legs were crooked (both) and even so, he was an exceptional player.

One of the responsible principal for the conquest of two world championships of soccer to Brazil (1958 and 1962), this film was accomplished while his career was in the peak.

In this film we can know the small city where he was born, the family, his relationship with the team companions and with the fans and, mainly, a lot of scenes of his impressive technique, what does a fair homage of this film to one of the largest Brazilian idols of all the times.