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Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha (2002)

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.

Release: 2002-06-03
Runtime: 85 min
Rating: 7 / 10
Cast
Pelé
Pelé
Self
Garrincha
Garrincha
Self