Boleiros: Era uma Vez o Futebol...

Boleiros: Era uma Vez o Futebol...

1998 · 97 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama

Tribute to the world of soccer in Brazil. Group of ex-soccer players gather in a bar in São Paulo to remember old stories of their prime.

Directed by Ugo Giorgetti · Written by Ugo Giorgetti

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