Based on Zuza's testimony, the plot narrates the final of the Julio Ramalho Cup, a lowland soccer championship, in 1950. To face the rival team, Zuza had his friend Dico, later nicknamed Pelé.
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Antonio Fagundes
Narrador
Known for
God Is Brazilian
Alemão
José Rubens Chachá
Seu Landão
Known for
Just Another Christmas
Marcos Delfino
Dico (Pelé)
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Kleber Reis de Almeida
Bala
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Vinícius Nepomuceno de Souza
Azeitona
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Leonardo Pazzini Barcelos
Zuza (child)
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Paulo Machline Director · Marc De Rossi Editor
First release January 1, 1998 · Produced in Brazil · Original title Uma História de Futebol
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Brazil
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Original title
Uma História de Futebol
Original language
Portuguese
Spoken on screen
Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · January 1, 1998
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