Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha

Gods of Brazil: Pelé & Garrincha 2002

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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.

  • Released: 2002-06-03
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Genre: TV Movie, Documentary
  • Stars: Pelé, Garrincha
  • Director: Jean-Christophe Rosé