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'78 Cup - The Power of Football

'78 Cup - The Power of Football

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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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

  • Original Title: Copa 78 - O Poder do Futebol
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1979-11-12
  • Runtime: 83 minutes
  • Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Milton Reis Empreendimentos
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3609
  • Languages: Portuguese

Cast & Crew

Sérgio Chapelin

Sérgio Chapelin

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Mario Kempes

Mario Kempes

as Self

César Luis Menotti

César Luis Menotti

as Self

Zico

Zico

as Self

Rivelino

Rivelino

as Self

Teofilo Cubillas

Teofilo Cubillas

as Self

Ramón Quiroga

Ramón Quiroga

as Self

Paolo Rossi

Paolo Rossi

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

world cupargentinafootball (soccer)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is '78 Cup - The Power of Football?

'78 Cup - The Power of Football is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1979-11-12.

Who are the main actors in '78 Cup - The Power of Football?

The main cast includes Sérgio Chapelin, Mario Kempes, César Luis Menotti, Zico, Rivelino, .

Where can I watch '78 Cup - The Power of Football online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if '78 Cup - The Power of Football is available.

Is '78 Cup - The Power of Football based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of '78 Cup - The Power of Football?

'78 Cup - The Power of Football has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of '78 Cup - The Power of Football?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for '78 Cup - The Power of Football?

The soundtrack was composed by Milton Reis Empreendimentos. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was '78 Cup - The Power of Football filmed?

'78 Cup - The Power of Football was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is '78 Cup - The Power of Football?

The total runtime of '78 Cup - The Power of Football is 83 minutes.

Is '78 Cup - The Power of Football suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to '78 Cup - The Power of Football?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to '78 Cup - The Power of Football.

Does '78 Cup - The Power of Football have a post-credit scene?

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