Garrincha: Joy of the People

Name: Garrincha: Joy of the People
Director: Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1962-07-13
Duration: 1 h
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Heron Domingues, Garrincha

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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.

DirectorJoaquim Pedro de Andrade

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.

DirectorJoaquim Pedro de Andrade

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