Hold the press!
"The world is always reflected on a football field."
Released just last year. Hold the press! is a documentary film. directed by Piero Sbragia. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sílvio Guindane, José Maria de Aquino, and Basílio
Synopsis
October 13th, 1977. Sport Club Corinthians Paulista hadn't won a major title in 22 years, 8 months, and 7 days. PLACAR magazine, launched in 1970, was in imminent danger of closing. Winning the Campeonato Paulista was crucial to the survival of both: the team with the second-largest fan base in Brazil and the longest-running sports magazine in Latin America.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 2025
1 month ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Budget
$30K
Production budget
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $30,000
Production Companies
- revista PLACAR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hold the press! about?
October 13th, 1977. Sport Club Corinthians Paulista hadn't won a major title in 22 years, 8 months, and 7 days. PLACAR magazine, launched in 1970, was in imminent danger of closing. Winning the Cam...
Who directed Hold the press!?
Hold the press! was directed by Piero Sbragia.
How long is Hold the press!?
Hold the press! has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Hold the press! released?
Hold the press! was released on December 19, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hold the press!?
The main cast of Hold the press! includes Sílvio Guindane, José Maria de Aquino, Basílio, Leandro Quesada, Carlos Maranhão.