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12/09/2011 Drama, History 1h 56m
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Passion. Decadence. Destruction.

Overview

José Henrique Fonseca crafts an ambitious and long overdue homage to a central icon in Brazil’s 20th century history. Reminiscent of film noir classics, the biopic tells the glorious and tragic story of the legendary football striker Heleno de Freitas. The sumptuous black and white cinematography reflects the chic life of Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s as it fell under the spell of sports royalty. Heleno was no doubt one of the most popular players of his time for his bravura in the field and magnificent goal-scoring that lead the Botafogo team to the top and himself into a vicious downward spiral.

  1. L.G. Bayão

    Writer

  2. José Henrique Fonseca

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Rodrigo Santoro

    Heleno de Freitas

  2. Alinne Moraes

    Silvia

  3. Angie Cepeda

    Diamantina

  4. Erom Cordeiro

    Alberto

  5. Mauricio Tizumba

    Jorge

  6. Duda Ribeiro

    César

  7. Orã Figueiredo

    Bezerra

  8. Jean Pierre Noher

    Dr. Souza Lima

  9. Othon Bastos

    Carlito Rocha

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
Portuguese

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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