Garrincha: Lonely Star
Garrincha: Estrela Solitária
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milton Alencar Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- João Máximo, Ruy Castro, Aldir Blanc, Rodrigo Campos
- Original Title
- Garrincha: Estrela Solitária
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Chile
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- FAM Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milton Alencar Jr.
João Máximo, Ruy Castro, Aldir Blanc, Rodrigo Campos
Jorge Moreno
Department Leadership Roster
João Máximo
Writer
Milton Alencar Jr.
Director
Jorge Moreno
Producer
Aldir Blanc
Writer
Rodrigo Campos
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Garrincha: Lonely Star
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What is Garrincha: Lonely Star about?
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.
Who directed Garrincha: Lonely Star?
Garrincha: Lonely Star was directed by Milton Alencar Jr..
Who stars in Garrincha: Lonely Star?
The principal cast of Garrincha: Lonely Star includes André Gonçalves, Ana Couto, Romeu Evaristo, Tatiana Merino, Marília Pêra.
When was Garrincha: Lonely Star released and how long is it?
Garrincha: Lonely Star was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Is Garrincha: Lonely Star based on a book or true story?
Garrincha: Lonely Star is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruy Castro".