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Pelé: Birth of a Legend

2016 1 h 47 min Drama · Biography · Sports

A Brazilian boy's rise from barefoot street games to the 1958 World Cup, driven by talent that will redefine football.

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About the film

A boy who had nothing changed the world

What it’s about

Pelé grows up in poverty, playing football barefoot in the streets of São Paulo. His father Dondinho nurtures his son's gift, while his mother Celeste worries. The boy's skill attracts the attention of Waldemar de Brito. The central conflict lies in Pelé's struggle to overcome poverty and the obstacles on his path as he pursues his dream of football glory.

What hooks you

Directors Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist bring this biographical drama to the screen. Kevin de Paula plays Pelé, with Seu Jorge as his father Dondinho. The film features a score by A. R. Rahman and cinematography by Matthew Libatique. It was planned for release ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, though production delays pushed it back.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who enjoy uplifting biographies of sports legends, stories of overcoming adversity, and the vibrant culture of Brazil. It will appeal to viewers who like drama built on real events and the emotional pull of a young talent's journey.

In collections
Celebrity Stories Biographical Movies Stories About Life About sports About football Based on True Events
Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2016
Genres
Drama, Biography, Sports
Running time
1h 47min
Age rating
16+
MPAA
PG
World premiere
Apr 23, 2016
Box office (world)$7,846,608

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 209 votes
8.1 /10
IMDb
7.123,000
Kinopoisk
8.5572,082
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Creative team

All 10
Director Jeff Zimbalist
Starring
  1. 01 Kevin de Paula Pele · Pelé
  2. 02 Leonardo Lima Carvalho Younger Pele · Younger Pelé
  3. 03 Seu Jorge Dondinho
  4. 04 Mariana Nunes Celeste Arantes (Pele's Mother) · Celeste Arantes
  5. 05 Milton Gonçalves Waldemar de Brito
  6. 06 Seth Michaels Mario Zagallo
  7. 07 Vincent D'Onofrio Feola
  8. 08 André Mattos Santos club's coach

Trivia

  1. Pelé's mother works as a maid in the house of José Altafini. In reality, both Pelé and Altafini come from poor families. In addition, they lived in different cities.
  2. The film was planned to be released for the opening of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, but filming was not completed on time.

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