Sócrates

Acting

Sócrates

Born — Died

1954-02-19 — 2011-12-04

Place of birth

Belém, Pará, Brazil

Known for

Acting

Credits

19 titles

Sócrates Brasileiro Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveira, better known as "Sócrates" and nicknamed "The Doctor," was born on February 19, 1954, in Belém, Brazil, and died on December 4, 2011, in São Paulo. An elegant, tall, and highly technical midfielder, he left his mark on Brazilian football history as much for his skill as for his intelligence and charisma. In his childhood, he grew up in a family that provided him with a good education, which also explains his atypical path from footballer to doctor. In addition to his footballing prowess, the towering Sócrates (1.93m) successfully pursued his medical studies in São Paulo, later practicing as a sports medicine specialist. Despite his r…

Known for

The Trapalhões poster
8.0

Os Trapalhões was a Brazilian comedy group and also a Brazilian television series created by Wilton Franco. Its members were Dedé Santana, Zacarias, Mussum and their leader Didi Mocó, that was played by Renato Aragão. The name Trapalhões is derived from the Portuguese verb atrapalhar, which means the opposite of helping, to do something the wrong way or to Those that confuse. The name is translated "Tramps" in English DVD subtitles. It was aired by Rede Globo from 1977 to 1999. On March 18, 1990, Zacarias died due to respiratory failure, but the group and the series didn't come to an end until July 29, 1994, when Mussum died due to an unsuccessful heart transplant.

The Trapalhões

1977

Feijão Maravilha poster
9.4

Romantic and dreamy, Eliana works at a five-star hotel and becomes involved with unrequited love, a bumbling gang, and a complex police story.

Feijão Maravilha

1979

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9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Dinheiro Vivo

1979

Zico: O Samurai de Quintino poster
8.5

The film explores Zico's personality through previously unseen archival footage, revealing stories from his time with Flamengo, the National Team, and in Japan—balancing discipline and legacy.

Zico: O Samurai de Quintino

2026

Hero poster
7.7

1986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified "favourite" status. Eighty-six minutes of football magic from numerous world stars, including Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Socrates, Rummenigge, Sanchez, Laudrup and many others. Michael Caine narrates this, the official FIFA coverage.

Hero

1986

The History of the World Cups: Mexico '86 poster
NR

For the second time, Mexico hosted the World Cup. The event had one standout star: Diego Armando Maradona, who, with passion and skill, led his team to the championship. In addition to the unforgettable moments provided by “Pelusa,” this program features an extensive recap of the historic France vs. Brazil and Argentina vs. England matches, as well as the memorable performances by Mexico, Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Denmark. A priceless keepsake capturing all the moments that thrilled Mexico and the world.

The History of the World Cups: Mexico '86

2000

Film credits

2020s · 4 titles

2010s · 6 titles

Football's Greatest International Teams: France 1984 poster
NR

A look at the French national football team that won the 1984 UEFA European Championship.

Football's Greatest International Teams: France 1984

2014

Football Rebels poster
7.1

Five stories that tell how a handful of football stars took the risk of losing everything and put their fate in the balance to make a difference by becoming the symbol of a fight.

Football Rebels

2012

Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 Anos de Timão poster
8.6

Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 anos de Timão tells the saga of a team that was born from the hands of five workers to become a real social phenomenon. Rescues images never before seen footage as the first of Corinthians in 1929, plus historic interviews of the first team's idols, as Neco, Del Debbio, Baltazar and Luizinho. Brings together for the first time, the major superstars that recall the glories of these 100 years of history through more than 200 goals. It features unreleased song of Bid, Rappin Hood and Negra Li composed especially for the film's official centenary of Timão.

Todo Poderoso: O Filme - 100 Anos de Timão

2010

Democracia em Preto e Branco poster
8.0

Brazilian soccer players Sócrates, Casagrande and Vladimir lead a historic movement in sports by adopting a democracy within their team, making a statement against the country's military dictatorship.

Democracia em Preto e Branco

2014

Being champion is just a detail: Corinthian Democracy poster
9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Being champion is just a detail: Corinthian Democracy

2011

Eusébio: Story of a Legend poster
7.3

It all started in Mafalala, a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. A kid kicked into rag balls and did not care much about school. This kid was called Eusébio da Silva Ferreira and would become one of the best footballers of all time.

Eusébio: Story of a Legend

2017

2000s · 4 titles

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