The team of Galinheiro Futebol Clube, formed by emeritus fighters, has as technical Cardea, advised by three direct assistants: Elvis, former player as Cardinal and aspiring singer; Fumê, cook of Independência Futebol Clube, great team in which Cardeal also works as a wardrobe; and Lupine, samba and composer.
Acting
Pelé gamely playing himself opposite four comedians at peak lunacy.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI slapstick stunts that actually risked broken bones.
Director
Carlos Manga
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Os Trapalhões were Brazil's box office kings for two decades; this was their only film with Pelé, shot during his post-retirement pop culture reign.
Director Carlos Manga allegedly filmed Pelé's scenes in a single day due to scheduling; the comedy quartet improvised around his limited availability.
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