'78 Cup - The Power of Football(1979)
Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol
'78 Cup - The Power of Football 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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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.
'78 Cup - The Power of Football (1979) is a documentary film directed by Maurício Sherman, released on November 12, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Sérgio Chapelin, Mario Kempes, César Luis Menotti and Zico. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Maurício Sherman
- Writers:
- Maurício Sherman, José Inácio Werneck
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Henze
- Production:
- Milton Reis Empreendimentos
- Status:
- Released
'78 Cup - The Power of Football Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sérgio Chapelin
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Mario Kempes
as Self
César Luis Menotti
as Self
Zico
as Self
Rivelino
as Self
Teófilo Cubillas
as Self
- Ramón Quiroga
Ramón Quiroga
as Self
Paolo Rossi
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Maurício Sherman, written by Maurício Sherman and José Inácio Werneck.
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'78 Cup - The Power of Football Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of '78 Cup - The Power of Football (1979) includes Sérgio Chapelin, Mario Kempes, César Luis Menotti, Zico and Rivelino. The film was directed by Maurício Sherman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was '78 Cup - The Power of Football released?
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'78 Cup - The Power of Football was released on November 12, 1979 and runs for 1h 23m.
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'78 Cup - The Power of Football (1979) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.