Garrincha: Lonely Star

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• Genre(s): Drama
• Language(s): Português (Portuguese)
• Director(s): Milton Alencar Jr.
• Cast(s): André Gonçalves, Romeu Evaristo, Marília Pêra, Taís Araújo, Milhem Cortaz See all Cast & Crew

• Duration: 1h 46min
• Award(s): Crystal Lens 2004 (Won)
  Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2007 (Nominated) Awards List
• Similar To: The Secret Agent, The Best Mother in the World
• Story:
  The life of Brazilian soccer player, Garrincha, considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, with his uniquely original style. He had arched legs, a passion for women and booze. Also had a much talked extramarital affair with singer Elza Soares and died in relative decadence. The movie focuses on his zenith, from 1953 until the World Championship and the Rio Regional Championship, in 1962.
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