Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes(2025)
Botafogo & Seus Heróis Improváveis
Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes Synopsis
In 1993, amid financial turmoil and the looming threat of extinction, Botafogo, one of Brazil's most historic football clubs, was going through one of the darkest chapters in its history. Deprived of financial resources and with a dismantled roster, the club had no choice but to field inexperienced young players from its youth ranks, many of whom had barely played for the professional team. Leading this discredited team was a prominent figure in Brazilian football: Carlos Alberto Torres, the legendary captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team. More than just a coach, Torres took on the mission of restoring dignity and fighting spirit to a club on the brink of collapse. His presence became a symbol of leadership, resilience, and confidence in the face of overwhelming uncertainty.
Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes (2025) is a documentary film directed by Raphael Dias, released on May 13, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Fernando Kallás, Paulo Cesar Vasconcellos, Paulo Vinícius Coelho and Aline Bordalo.
- Director:
- Raphael Dias
- Writers:
- Chico Vereza
- Producers:
- Ana Luiza Cassalta, Vitoria Capuchinho
- Cinematographer:
- Raphael Dias
- Production:
- Jubarte Creative Production BR, Kailash Cine (BR)
- Status:
- Released
Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernando Kallás
Paulo Cesar Vasconcellos
Paulo Vinícius Coelho
Aline Bordalo
Bernardo Braga
João Cavalcanti
André Silva
Alexandre Agulha
Sinval
- Eliel
Eliel
- Eliomar Rosa
Eliomar Rosa
Claudio Henrique
Key crew
Directed by Raphael Dias, written by Chico Vereza, produced by Ana Luiza Cassalta and Vitoria Capuchinho.
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Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes online?
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Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes (2025) is available to stream on Globoplay. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes?
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The main cast of Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes (2025) includes Fernando Kallás, Paulo Cesar Vasconcellos, Paulo Vinícius Coelho, Aline Bordalo and Bernardo Braga. The film was directed by Raphael Dias. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes released?
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Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes was released on May 13, 2025 and runs for 1h 16m.