CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 16m

Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes

Documentary

In 1993, amid financial turmoil and the looming threat of extinction, Botafogo, one of Brazil's most historic football clubs, was going through one of the darkest chapters in its history. Deprived of financial resources and with a dismantled roster, the club had no choice but to field inexperienced young players from its youth ranks, many of whom had barely played for the professional team. Leading this discredited team was a prominent figure in Brazilian football: Carlos Alberto Torres, the legendary captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning Brazilian national team. More than just a coach, Torres took on the mission of restoring dignity and fighting spirit to a club on the brink of collapse. His presence became a symbol of leadership, resilience, and confidence in the face of overwhelming uncertainty.

Directed byRaphael Dias, Chico Vereza

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 16m
Language
PT
Released
May 13, 2025
Studios
Jubarte Creative Production BRKailash Cine (BR)

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Fernando Kallás

Fernando Kallás

Paulo Cesar Vasconcellos

Paulo Cesar Vasconcellos

Paulo Vinícius Coelho

Paulo Vinícius Coelho

Aline Bordalo

Aline Bordalo

Bernardo Braga

Bernardo Braga

João Cavalcanti

João Cavalcanti

André Silva

André Silva

Alexandre Agulha

Alexandre Agulha

Sinval

Sinval

Eliel

Creative team
Directed by
Raphael Dias
Raphael Dias
Chico Vereza
Chico Vereza
Written by
Chico Vereza
Chico Vereza
Produced by
Ana Luiza Cassalta
Ana Luiza Cassalta
Vitoria Capuchinho

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