Garrincha: Lonely Star

Garrincha: Lonely Star

106 mins | Drama | July 8, 2003

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.

Garrincha: Lonely Star

106 mins | Drama | July 8, 2003

Garrincha: Lonely Star
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.
IMDb rating 5.2
Producers FAM Filmes
Original title Garrincha: Estrela Solitária
Directors Milton Alencar Jr.
Writers João Máximo, Rodrigo Campos, Aldir Blanc, Ruy Castro

Cast

André Gonçalves

as Garrincha

Ana Couto

as Iraci

Romeu Evaristo

as Suingue

Tatiana Merino

as Angelita Martinez

Marília Pêra

as Vanderléia

Taís Araújo

as Elza Soares

Milhem Cortaz

as uncredited

Chico Diaz

as Sobral

Milton Gonçalves

as uncredited

Jece Valadão

as uncredited