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'78 Cup - The Power of Football

1979-11-12 pt 83m
Documentary
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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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 of Photography

Roland Henze

Music

Dulcídio Gavião

Music

Edson Rezende

Cinematography

Luiz Carlos Saldanha

Editor

Fernando Bocarim

Editor

Raimundo Higino

world cup argentina football (soccer)

Status

Released

Countries

  • Argentina
  • Brazil

Companies

  • Milton Reis Empreendimentos