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Film · 2016

Pelé: Birth of a Legend

Directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist · starring Kevin de Paula, Leonardo Lima Carvalho and Seu Jorge

  • 1 h 47 min
  • Biography · Drama · Sports
  • USA
  • 3.6 AverageMovieNCo
  • 3.2 Users1 vote
  • 4.0 Critics6 reviews
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Synopsis

Born Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, he never knew the future that awaited him becoming one of the best valued football legends named Pelé. After the defeat of Brazil in the 1950 World Cup final, the young Pele decided to make a promise that seems impossible: win with Brazil the World Cup someday. Edson's future will begin when presented to a local competition where a scout will notice young footballing quality. Jeff and Michael Zimbalist directing this biopic that brings us closer to the figure of the famous footballer, from a more personal perspective, we will be able to know the origins of the legend Pelé and how managed to acquire fame and above all, fulfill the dream of being one of the best players in the world.

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Runtime
107 min1 hour and 47 minutes
How long is Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
1 hour and 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Who directed Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist.
Who is in Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
It stars Kevin de Paula, Leonardo Lima Carvalho, Seu Jorge and Vincent D'Onofrio.
Where can I watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Prime Video and on rent on Apple TV.
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Cast

Full cast (19)
Director
Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Writers
Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Producers
Guy East, Brian Grazer, Benjamin Mathes, Pelé

Videos and trailers

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'Pelé: Birth of a Legend' Trailer 2:3530 March 2016

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Reviews

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3.2 1 vote

What the critics say average 4.0 from 6

  • 5.0 Roger EbertGlenn Kenny A well-meaning and sometimes interesting effort written and directed by brothers Jeff and Michael Zimbalist. Read
  • 5.0 The Washington PostAlan Zillberman 'Pelé: Birth of a Legend' is too earnest and single-minded to be hagiographic, and the final moments are moving in spite of their predictable trajectories. Read
  • 4.0 New York TimesNicolas Rapold The film?s director of photography, Matthew Libatique, makes 'Pelé' more than an eye-moistening anthem for a built-in global audience. Read

Soundtrack

All 23 songs
  1. The Little RascalAnna Beatriz Spotify
  2. RealityGeorge Doering Spotify
  3. Celeste's ThemeNikhita Gandhi Spotify
  4. World Cup 1950Gaayatri Kaundinya Spotify

Trivia

  • The film was initially planned to be released in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup 2014 but it was delayed due to an incomplete shoot.

  • Seu Jorge, who plays Dondinho in this film, played a character in 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' named Pelé dos Santos.

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