
The Myth of Garrincha
2014-04-29 · 30 min · ★ 6.5
Doctors told Mané Garrincha he was unfit to play pro soccer. He proved them wrong with two World Cups. Unfortunately, his life's story ended tragically. Still, people remember him as a legend.
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- Directors
- Marcos Horacio Azevedo
- Production companies
- ESPN Films, All Rise Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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