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Garrincha: Joy of the People

Garrincha: Joy of the People

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 13, 1962

Runtime

1h 0m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

66%

Original Title

Garrincha, Alegria do Povo

Production Companies

Armando Nogueira Produções Cinematográficas, LC Barreto

Director

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Description

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.