Garrincha

Acting

Garrincha

Born 1933-10-28 · Magé, Rio de janeiro, Brazil

Manoel Francisco dos Santos (Magé, October 28, 1933 – Rio de Janeiro, January 20, 1983), better known as Garrincha, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a right winger.

Acting credits

Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha poster
7.0

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

2002

Conspiracy '58 poster
6.1

The greatest sport event in Sweden ever was without a doubt the fotball world cup of 1958. The film Conspiracy'58 is about the people who were there but most of all about the people who claim that it never took place at all.

Conspiracy '58

2002

Hinein: The Official film of 1958 FIFA World Cup Sweden poster
6.6

The 1958 finals, held in Sweden, saw the emergence of a new superstar in Pelé. This 17 year-old wonder player led the Brazilians to a final triumph over the host nation 5-2.

Hinein: The Official film of 1958 FIFA World Cup Sweden

1958

Pelé Forever poster
7.2

The life of the "King of Football" Pelé is shown through testimonials from former players, friends and important celebrities of the time. Following a chronological order, several of his goals, key moves and facts that marked his career are displayed.

Pelé Forever

2004

Goal! poster
7.4

This entertaining documentary of the World Cup Soccer tournament of 1966 follows the 15 countries competing for the sport's most coveted prize. Nigel Patrick narrates, with commentary provided by Brian Glanville. The executive producer spent $336,000 on the production and used 117 cameras to record nearly 48 hours worth of action. Four editors were employed to create the final 108-minute feature.

Goal!

1966

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10.0

The hero without character is back. Here, two Macunaímas encounter with one mission in common which is to leave the place they're currently living: one is running away from the deforestation in the Amazon while the other got tired of living in heaven and wants to return to his land.

Exu-Piá, Coração de Macunaíma

1986

Looking for Rio poster
6.0

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Looking for Rio

2014

Garrincha: Joy of the People poster
6.8

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

1962

No artwork available
NR

A collection of found-footages depicting Mané Garrincha, one of Brazil's most legendary football players.

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