Release Date

12 Nov, 1979

Runtime

01:23: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Documentary about the Football World Cup held in Argentina in 1978, focusing on the competition and behind the scenes of the most important soccer competition in the world. Two versions of the 1978 official film exist, the first "Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content. The film includes an interview with Rodolfo Galimberti, one of the leaders of the Montoneros guerrilla group and also made accusations that the Argentinian competition organisation committee had deliberately hindered Brazilian chances of success by tampering with the pitch at Mar del Plata.

Original Title

Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol

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Actors

Sérgio Chapelin

Mario Kempes

César Luis Menotti

Zico

Rivelino

Teofilo Cubillas

Ramón Quiroga

Paolo Rossi

Crew

Roland Henze

Dulcídio Gavião

Edson Rezende

Luiz Carlos Saldanha

Fernando Bocarim

Raimundo Higino

Walker Soares

Juarez Dagoberto Costa

Geraldo José

Benicio

Milton Reis

Sidney Loureiro

Alberto Galvão Filho

Eurico Richers