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Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football (2018): Cast & Box Office

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Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football is a 2018 documentary directed by Louis Myles, starring Zico, Bernardo De Paula and Renato Gaúcho. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $18,512 worldwide.

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Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Louis Myles
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football About?

The premise of Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football without spoilers.

Carlos “Kaiser” Henrique Raposo achieved a remarkable and unusual career as a professional footballer without ever once stepping onto the pitch. Through elaborate schemes and with the assistance of supportive journalists, he successfully convinced various clubs of his talent, allowing him to travel the world, enjoy a lavish lifestyle, and party extensively—all while skillfully avoiding actual football matches. His story is a fascinating look at deception, ambition, and the power of perception.

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • football
  • brazil
  • impostor
  • poser
  • party
  • brazilian footballer
  • soccer
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  • rio de janeiro brazil
  • hustler
  • club president
  • lie
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  • ladies' man
  • philanderer
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • sports documentary
  • soccer sport
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Cast & crew

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football Cast & Characters

Zico leads the cast, with Bernardo De Paula as Narrator and Renato Gaúcho. Directed by Louis Myles; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Louis Myles

More films directed by Louis Myles: Croatia: Defining a Nation, Liverpool FC: The 30 Year Wait and An Alternative Reality: The Football Manager Documentary.

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Box office

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football Box Office

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football grossed $18,512 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.5K

International
$18.5K
Details

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Kaiser! Il più grande truffatore della storia del calcio” and “Kaiser: El mejor futbolista que nunca jugó un partido”.

Also known as
  • Kaiser! Il più grande truffatore della storia del calcio
  • Kaiser: El mejor futbolista que nunca jugó un partido
  • Kaiser: O Jogador De Futebol Que Nunca Jogou

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FAQ

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football?

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football released?

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football was released on April 21, 2018.

Who directed Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football?

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football was directed by Louis Myles.

More films by Louis Myles

Who is in the cast of Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football?

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football stars Zico, Bernardo De Paula as Narrator and Renato Gaúcho, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football make at the box office?

Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football grossed $18,512 worldwide.

Does Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football have a post-credit scene?

No. Kaiser: The Greatest Footballer Never to Play Football has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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