Garrincha: Lonely Star(2003)
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Garrincha: Lonely Star Synopsis
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.
Garrincha: Lonely Star (2003) is a drama film directed by Milton Alencar Jr., released on July 8, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars André Gonçalves, Ana Couto, Romeu Evaristo and Tatiana Merino. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Milton Alencar Jr.
- Writers:
- João Máximo, Ruy Castro, Aldir Blanc
- Producers:
- Jorge Moreno
- Production:
- FAM Filmes
- Status:
- Released
Garrincha: Lonely Star Cast & Crew
Main cast
André Gonçalves
as Garrincha
- Ana Couto
Ana Couto
as Iraci
Romeu Evaristo
as Suingue
- Tatiana Merino
Tatiana Merino
as Angelita Martinez
Marília Pêra
as Vanderléia
Pascoal Villaboim
Taís Araújo
as Elza Soares
Milhem Cortaz
as uncredited
Chico Diaz
as Sobral
Milton Gonçalves
as uncredited
Jece Valadão
as uncredited
Lenita Medina
Key crew
Directed by Milton Alencar Jr., written by João Máximo, Ruy Castro and Aldir Blanc, produced by Jorge Moreno.
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Garrincha: Lonely Star Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 11 ratings.
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Garrincha: Lonely Star – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Garrincha: Lonely Star?
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The main cast of Garrincha: Lonely Star (2003) includes André Gonçalves, Ana Couto, Romeu Evaristo, Tatiana Merino and Marília Pêra. The film was directed by Milton Alencar Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Garrincha: Lonely Star released?
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Garrincha: Lonely Star was released on July 8, 2003 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Garrincha: Lonely Star worth watching?
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Garrincha: Lonely Star (2003) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.