'78 Cup - The Power of Football
Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol
Synopsis
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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurício Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurício Sherman, José Inácio Werneck
- Original Score
- Dulcídio Gavião, Edson Rezende
- Original Title
- Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Milton Reis Empreendimentos
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurício Sherman
Maurício Sherman, José Inácio Werneck
Dulcídio Gavião, Edson Rezende
Roland Henze, Eurico Richers, Hugo Pavanello, Walker Soares, Edson Batista, Renato Neumann, José Rosa, Hélio Silva
Fernando Bocarim, Raimundo Higino, Walker Soares
Sidney Loureiro, Milton Reis, Alberto Galvão Filho
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Henze
Director of Photography
Eurico Richers
Director of Photography
Fernando Bocarim
Editor
Raimundo Higino
Editor
Walker Soares
Editor
Hugo Pavanello
Director of Photography
Walker Soares
Director of Photography
Edson Batista
Director of Photography
Renato Neumann
Director of Photography
Maurício Sherman
Writer
José Inácio Werneck
Writer
José Rosa
Director of Photography
Maurício Sherman
Director
Hélio Silva
Director of Photography
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What is '78 Cup - The Power of Football about?
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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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.
Who directed '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
'78 Cup - The Power of Football was directed by Maurício Sherman.
Who stars in '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
The principal cast of '78 Cup - The Power of Football includes Sérgio Chapelin, Mario Kempes, César Luis Menotti, Zico, Rivelino.
When was '78 Cup - The Power of Football released and how long is it?
'78 Cup - The Power of Football was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
The original motion picture soundtrack for '78 Cup - The Power of Football was composed by Dulcídio Gavião, Edson Rezende.