'78 Cup - The Power of Football
Nov 12, 1979 · 1h 23m
Director
Maurício ShermanOverview
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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial content.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.
Cast of '78 Cup - The Power of Football
Crew of '78 Cup - The Power of Football
Maurício ShermanWriter, Director
José Inácio WerneckWriter- Milton ReisExecutive Producer
- Sidney LoureiroExecutive Producer
- Alberto Galvão FilhoExecutive Producer
Roland HenzeDirector of Photography- Eurico RichersDirector of Photography
- Edson BatistaDirector of Photography
- Hugo PavanelloDirector of Photography
- Walker SoaresEditor, Director of Photography
- Renato NeumannDirector of Photography
- Hélio SilvaDirector of Photography
- José RosaDirector of Photography
- Fernando BocarimEditor
- Raimundo HiginoEditor
- Edson RezendeMusic
- Dulcídio GaviãoMusic
- Juarez Dagoberto CostaSound
- Luiz Carlos SaldanhaCinematography
- Alfred KniewaldStill Photographer
About '78 Cup - The Power of Football
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78 - O Poder do Futebol" was made by Brazilian directors Maurício Sherman and Victor di Mello in 1979 but was later withdrawn by FIFA because of its controversial…
When was '78 Cup - The Power of Football released?
'78 Cup - The Power of Football was released on November 12, 1979.
How long is '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
'78 Cup - The Power of Football runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Who directed '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
'78 Cup - The Power of Football was directed by Maurício Sherman.
Who is in the cast of '78 Cup - The Power of Football?
The cast of '78 Cup - The Power of Football includes Sérgio Chapelin (Self - Narrator (voice)), Mario Kempes (Self), César Luis Menotti (Self), Zico (Self) and Rivelino (Self).