Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha

7.0

2 votes

2002

1h 25m

TV Movie

Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by Jean-Christophe Rosé