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'78 Cup - The Power of Football
'78 Cup - The Power of Football
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'78 Cup - The Power of Football

Original Title: Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol

1979
1h 23m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 23m

Storyline

Documentary about the Football World Cup held in Argentina in 1978, focusing on the competition and behind the scenes of the most important soccer competition in the world. Two versions of the 1978 official film exist, the first "Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content. The film includes an interview with Rodolfo Galimberti, one of the leaders of the Montoneros guerrilla group and also made accusations that the Argentinian competition organisation committee had deliberately hindered Brazilian chances of success by tampering with the pitch at Mar del Plata.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Nov 12, 1979
Languages
Portuguese
Director
Maurício Sherman
Production
Milton Reis Empreendimentos
Milton Reis Empreendimentos
Production Countries
Argentina
Brazil

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Sérgio Chapelin

Sérgio Chapelin

Self - Narrator (voice)

Mario Kempes

Mario Kempes

Self

César Luis Menotti

Self

Zico

Zico

Self

Rivelino

Rivelino

Self

Teofilo Cubillas

Teofilo Cubillas

Self

Ramón Quiroga

Self

Paolo Rossi

Paolo Rossi

Self

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