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| The Boys From Brazil (Soccer Documentary) | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 10 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3102
Category: Video
Actors: The Boys From Brazil, Thierry Rene, David Schaap, Nwamiko Madden, Kyle Switzer
Publisher: Bfs Entertainment
Studio: Bfs Entertainment
Manufacturer: Bfs Entertainment
Label: Bfs Entertainment
Format: Color, Live, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 85 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6301903420
UPC: 066805998386
EAN: 9786301903424
ASIN: 6301903420
Release Date: November 11, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential video
The story of a great soccer tradition, the celebrated World Cup teams of Brazil, is told in this documentary produced by the BBC. Beginning with classic black-and-white archival footage, the story of Brazil's appearances in the first World Cup matches in the 1930s is shown, and the country's fascination with the sport is examined. Brazil would win the World Cup three times between 1958 and 1970, and the team would participate in some of the greatest matches of all time. Footage from the 1950s show the emergence of the world's greatest player, Pele, who would dominate the sport for the next two decades. Much of this documentary plays like a Pele tribute film, but there's nothing wrong with that. Seeing him in his prime in the 1960s is a treat, and the footage used, from broadcasts of the World Cup, makes the action seem immediate. The games from the 1970s are shown in color, and the Brazilian team of that period is a portrait of graceful precision; they pass the ball poetically before striking with a vengeance. The story of the team in the post-Pele period is followed through some dramatic matches in the 1980s, against Italy in 1982 and France in 1986, and with commentary about players who took on his starring role. This is a very informative history of Brazil's celebrated team, and it is also a pleasure to watch. --Robert J. McNamara
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
A must have for soccer funs December 11, 2001
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a great documentry video for the greatest football(soccer) nation. It runs 85 minitues and introduces the great goals and masters of the Brazilian national team from 1950 to 1986. Pele, Garrincha, Didi, Vava, Zico, Socrates... you name it. Enjoy their wonderful masterpieces.
A magnificent team May 30, 2001
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
I was a ten year old soccer maniac back in Cumbria England in 1970, and I had to beg my father to let me stay up late to watch the World Cup games live (England is five hours ahead of Mexico, so evening games were a nightmare to try to stay awake for!) Nevertheless, when Brazil were playing I sneaked a few cups of coffee and the problem was solved (until I hit my thirties of course---bloody Starbucks/Dunkin' Donuts!) I have never before or since seen anything like that 1970 Brazil team----every ball I kicked in the schoolyard or out in the fields with my pals was kicked not by me, but by Rivelino, Gerson, Tostao, and of course king of 'em all, Edson arantes do Nasciemento, Pele. If you don't love soccer and you're wondering what all the fuss is about, get this video. Brazil 1970 were like the Mantle/Maris Yankees, the Edmonton Oilers with Gretzky and the gang, the Celtics at their VERY best, the 1986 Bears. You must know what I mean by now. This is how the game was meant to be played.
The Beautiful Game with a Samba Flair December 14, 2000
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Soccer is the worlds game. Everyone's favorite team after their home country is Brazil. This video and it's remarkable footage is an admirable homage to the Brazilian teams and the stars therein. Everyone knows of Pele but this video will show you the talents of Didi, Garrinchia, Zico, Rivelino, Socrates,.... and many more. Something in Brazil (perhaps the water) allows their player to have better dribbling, passing, and shooting skills than any other countries players. This video is worth it just for the rare Pele footage, but buy it for the others you may not know nearly as well.
Every soccer fan should watch this, not just Brazilian fans! November 10, 2000
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
This video is great because it shows some highlights from the greatest teams ever in the World Cup. We see the awesome, free-flowing Brazilians like Pele, Garrincha, Carlos Alberto, Rivelino etc etc. What a shame that football is not played like this today. The emphasis was on attack, attack and attack, and that is why some of the best goals you will ever see are on this video. Not only from Brazilians. I like this video because it is not biased heavily towards Brazil, and we also see some great goals from Hungary, England, Sweden and Italy in classic games played against Brazil. This is the best sporting video I have ever seen, and I love some of the English commentators as well!
Samba Magic June 1, 2000
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
If you are a Brazilian soccer fan this is a must buy,if not a fan the chances are very high that you will become a soccer fan after watching this video.It contains some of the best action involving Brazilian players including Pele,Jairzinho,Rivelino and company from the legendary 1970 team and others like Socrates,Zico etc. Watch the Samba Magic in full flow and take a trip down memory lane.
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