Rent Boys from Brazil (1986)
3.0 of 5 from 2 ratings
1h 23min
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- Synopsis:
Brazil is the most famous footballing nation in the world: they have won more World Cups than any other country; featured the greatest of stars in Pele, Rivelino, Zico and others and even have their own incomparable style - samba soccer. This is the story of how one country combined audacious skill and scintillating tactics to create "the beautiful game". This video features some of Brazil's most enthralling games, including the sparkling World Cup Finals of 1958 and 1970 and two of the most dramatic matches ever played - their second phase game with Italy in 1982 and their quarter final against France in 1986. Featured too are all the dazzling individuals who have adorned the games down the years: the pre-war skill of Leonidas, the talent of Ademir in 1950, and, of course, the intoxicating period of Pele whose incomparable genius rubbed off on Garrincha, Gerson and Rivelino, and later inspired Zico and Socrates. Through the 20th Century, the Brazilians and their samba-swaying supporters lit up almost every World Cup final, leaving us with so many moments to savour. So just sit back and enjoy the football; the way it should be played. - Actors:
- Edson Arantes do Nascimento - Pele, Roberto Rivelino, Arthur Antunes Coimbra - Zico, Leônidas da Silva, Ademir Marques de Menezes, Manoel Francisco dos Santos - Garrincha, Gérson de Oliveira Nunes, Sampaio de Souza Vieira de Oliveir - Dr. Socrates
- Directors:
- Niall Sloane
- Producers:
- Penny Mills
- Narrated By:
- John Motson
- Writers:
- John Motson
- Aka:
- Boys From Brazil: The Official History of the Brazilian World Cup Team 1930-1986
- Studio:
- BBC
- Genres:
- Documentary, Sports & Sport Films
