Garrincha: Joy of the People

Garrincha: Joy of the People

60 mins | Documentary | July 13, 1962

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.

Garrincha: Joy of the People

60 mins | Documentary | July 13, 1962

Garrincha: Joy of the People
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.
IMDb rating 7.0
Producers LC Barreto, Armando Nogueira Produções Cinematográficas
Original title Garrincha, Alegria do Povo
Directors Joaquim Pedro de Andrade
Writers David Neves, Armando Nogueira, Mário Carneiro, Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, Luiz Carlos Barreto

Cast

Heron Domingues

as Himself

Garrincha

as Himself