Garrincha: Lonely Star (2003) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2003 · 106 mins · Portuguese

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Directed by

Milton Alencar Jr.

Starring

Milton Gonçalves, Chico Diaz, Milhem Cortaz, Romeu Evaristo, André Gonçalves, Pascoal Villaboim

The film follows the turbulent life of Brazilian football legend Garrincha, famed for his dazzling, unconventional dribbling despite bowed legs. His off‑field excesses—women, alcohol and a public affair with singer Elza Soares—led to a lonely end. The story concentrates on his peak, from 1953 through the 1962 World Cup and Rio regional championship.