Title: Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Original Title: Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Year: 2016
Info
- Country: USA
- Length: 107 Minutes (1 hour 47 min)
- Genre: Biography Drama Sports
- Studios: Imagine Entertainment
- Distributor: Flins & Piniculas
Release Dates
- United States: May 13 2016
Plot
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.
Cast
Pelé
Pelé (child)
Dondinho
George Raynor
Jose
Feola
Swedish Girl
Videos
'Pelé: Birth of a Legend' Trailer
March 31 2016
Photos
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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