Garrincha: Joy of the People
Garrincha, Alegria do Povo
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
- Screenplay & Story
- David Neves, Armando Nogueira, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Mário Carneiro
- Original Title
- Garrincha, Alegria do Povo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Armando Nogueira Produções Cinematográficas, LC Barreto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
David Neves, Armando Nogueira, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Luiz Carlos Barreto, Mário Carneiro
Mário Carneiro
Nello Melli, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Luiz Carlos Barreto, Armando Nogueira
Department Leadership Roster
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Director
David Neves
Writer
Armando Nogueira
Writer
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Writer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Writer
Mário Carneiro
Writer
Luiz Carlos Barreto
Producer
Armando Nogueira
Producer
Mário Carneiro
Director of Photography
Nello Melli
Editor
Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Editor
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What is Garrincha: Joy of the People about?
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.
Who directed Garrincha: Joy of the People?
Garrincha: Joy of the People was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.
Who stars in Garrincha: Joy of the People?
The principal cast of Garrincha: Joy of the People includes Heron Domingues, Garrincha.
When was Garrincha: Joy of the People released and how long is it?
Garrincha: Joy of the People was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.