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Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha
Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha
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Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha

Original Title: Pelé, Garrincha, dieux du Brésil

2002
1h 25m
TV Movie
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2002

Runtime

1h 25m

Storyline

Documentary telling the story of legendary Brazilian footballers Pelé and Garrincha, whose emergence following Brazil's defeat at home in the 1950 World Cup Final heralded the dawn of a golden age of football for the country. But while one man became known as the world's greatest footballer, the other died a broken alcoholic at the age of 49.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Jun 3, 2002
Languages
French
Portuguese
Director
Jean-Christophe Rosé
Production
ARTE
ARTE
AMIP
AMIP
Production Countries
France

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Pelé

Pelé

Self

Garrincha

Garrincha

Self

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