Garrincha: Lonely Star
The life of Brazilian soccer player, Garrincha, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, with his uniquely original style. He had arched legs, a passion for women and booze. Also had a much talked extramarital affair with singer Elza Soares and died in relative decadence. The movie focuses on his zenith, from 1953 until the World Championship and the Rio Regional Championship, in 1962.
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Garrincha: Lonely Star
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 8, 2003
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama
User Score
42%
Original Title
Garrincha: Estrela Solitária
Production Companies
FAM Filmes
Director
Milton Alencar Jr.
Description
The life of Brazilian soccer player, Garrincha, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, with his uniquely original style. He had arched legs, a passion for women and booze. Also had a much talked extramarital affair with singer Elza Soares and died in relative decadence. The movie focuses on his zenith, from 1953 until the World Championship and the Rio Regional Championship, in 1962.
