
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
8.0Os 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
9.4Romantic 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
No synopsis available yet.
Dinheiro Vivo
1979
8.5The 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
7.71986 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
NRFor 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
8.5The 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
NRCorinthians has spent 23 years without winning a title. Its fanbase, however, only grew and became more and more present: both in the life of the team and in the political life of the country.
Vai!
2021
7.5No synopsis available yet.
Carta ao Magrão
2021
NRZico, Falcao, Socrates and so many more... In this documentary, featuring exclusive interviews with the protagonists, discover what made the Brazilian team at 1982 FIFA World Cup so spellbinding to watch. Experience the joy, excitement and ultimately heartbreak of the team that turned football into art.
Futebol Arte
2022
2010s · 6 titles
NRA look at the French national football team that won the 1984 UEFA European Championship.
Football's Greatest International Teams: France 1984
2014
7.1Five 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
8.6Todo 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
8.0Brazilian 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
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Being champion is just a detail: Corinthian Democracy
2011
7.3It 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
NRFor 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
6.4A public appearance from international soccer player Marquinhos at Aurelio's bar launches a series of vignettes which spotlight Brazil's obsession with the round ball game
Boleiros 2: Vencedores e Vencidos
2006
A documentary about the life of Brazilian footballer Ademir de Guia (o Divino) who played his whole professional career for Palmeiras.
Um Craque Chamado Divino
2006
7.7The documentary tells the Corinthians passion through one of his most famous moments, when the team, who was 23 years without a title, won the Campeonato Paulista final of 1977 against Ponte Preta. The Timão is and always will be the sole, the better. Win or lose. Same spirit that permeated the loyal fans and has only grown in the 23 years that the Corinthians were without titles.
23 Anos em 7 Segundos
2009
1980s · 2 titles
7.71986 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
5.0The 1982 World Cup was played in Spain. Brazil charmed the world with their entertaining and spectacular football, with players like Zico, Eder and Falcao. But it was Italy who ultimately emerged as world champions, and Italian Paolo Rossi won the top scorer award.
VM-krönika 1982
1982
Series credits
8.0Os 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
9.4Romantic 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
No synopsis available yet.
Dinheiro Vivo
1979
