'78 Cup - The Power of Football (1979)
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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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.
Director: Maurício Sherman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: November 12, 1979
Cast
- Sérgio Chapelin - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Mario Kempes - Self
- César Luis Menotti - Self
- Zico - Self
- Rivelino - Self
- Teofilo Cubillas - Self
- Ramón Quiroga - Self
- Paolo Rossi - Self
Screenplay
Music: Dulcídio Gavião, Edson Rezende
Cinematography: Roland Henze, Eurico Richers
Editing: Fernando Bocarim, Raimundo Higino
Production: Milton Reis Empreendimentos
Country: Argentina, Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
world cup, argentina, football (soccer)
More Films by Director: Maurício Sherman
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is '78 Cup - The Power of Football about?
- 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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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.
- Who directed '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
- '78 Cup - The Power of Football was directed by Maurício Sherman.
- Who stars in '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
- '78 Cup - The Power of Football stars Sérgio Chapelin, Mario Kempes, César Luis Menotti, Zico, Rivelino, Teofilo Cubillas.
- How long is '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
- '78 Cup - The Power of Football has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
- '78 Cup - The Power of Football is a Documentary film.
- Where was '78 Cup - The Power of Football produced?
- '78 Cup - The Power of Football was produced in Argentina, Brazil.