Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes

Botafogo & The Unsung Heroes

2025
1h 16m
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Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: PT

Production Information

Production Companies
Jubarte Creative Production BR Kailash Cine (BR)
Production Countries
Brazil
Spoken Languages
Portuguese

Keywords

underdog botafogo football

Quick Facts

Original Title Botafogo & Seus Heróis Improváveis
Release Date May 13, 2025
Status Released
Language PT

Cast

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
Eliel

Eliomar Rosa
Eliomar Rosa

Claudio Henrique
Claudio Henrique

Key Crew

Raphael Dias
Director
Chico Vereza
Director
Ana Luiza Cassalta
Producer
Raphael Dias
Executive Producer
Chico Vereza
Screenplay
Elisa Brites
Executive Producer
Vitoria Capuchinho
Producer