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'78 Cup - The Power of Football

1979 • 1h23m Documentary

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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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

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Director

Maurício Sherman

Victor di Mello

Screenplay

Maurício Sherman

José Inácio Werneck

Cast

Sérgio Chapelin

Mario Kempes

César Luis Menotti

Release date

11/12/1979

Status

Released

Origin country

BR