'78 Cup - The Power of Football (1979)

ALL 11/12/1979 (pt) Documentary 83 Min
  • Release
    11/12/1979
  • Production
    Milton Reis Empreendimentos
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  • Original title
    Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol
  • Original language
    pt
  • Production Cost
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Overview

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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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.

  1. Story

  2. Producer



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'78 Cup - The Power of Football (1979) 83 Min

ALL 11/12/1979 (pt)
Documentary
  • Release 11/12/1979
  • Production
    Milton Reis Empreendimentos
  • Original title Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol
  • pt
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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.

  1. Maurício Sherman

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Fernando Bocarim, Raimundo Higino, Walker Soares

    Editor

  4. Producer