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Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha poster

Movie

Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha

Released: June 3, 2002 (2002)

Runtime: 85 minutes

Genres: TV Movie, Documentary

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)