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Garrincha: Lonely Star (2003)

Directed by Milton Alencar

Overview

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.

Length 106 minutes

Actors

Marília Pêra | Milton Gonçalves | Milhem Cortaz | André Gonçalves | Jece Valadão | Chico Diaz | Taís Araújo | Romeu Evaristo | Ana Couto | Tatiana Merino | Pascoal Villaboim