Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha

Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha

85 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | June 3, 2002

Documentary telling the story of legendary Brazilian footballers Pelé and Garrincha, whose emergence following Brazil's defeat at home in the 1950 World Cup Final heralded the dawn of a golden age of football for the country. But while one man became known as the world's greatest footballer, the other died a broken alcoholic at the age of 49.

Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha

85 mins | Documentary, TV Movie | June 3, 2002

Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha
Documentary telling the story of legendary Brazilian footballers Pelé and Garrincha, whose emergence following Brazil's defeat at home in the 1950 World Cup Final heralded the dawn of a golden age of football for the country. But while one man became known as the world's greatest footballer, the other died a broken alcoholic at the age of 49.
Producers ARTE, AMIP
Original title Pelé, Garrincha, dieux du Brésil
Directors Jean-Christophe Rosé
Writers

Cast

Pelé

as Himself

Garrincha

as Himself