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Pelé: Birth of a Legend
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Pelé: Birth of a Legend

2016-05-06 · 107 min · ★ 7.3

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The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

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Production details

Directors
Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Production companies
Zohar International, Imagine Entertainment, Seine Pictures, Zohar Cinema, All Rise Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,300,000
Revenue
USD 7,860,000

Top Cast

Kevin de PaulaKevin de PaulaPelé
Leonardo Lima CarvalhoLeonardo Lima CarvalhoYounger Pelé
Seu JorgeSeu JorgeDondinho
Milton GonçalvesMilton GonçalvesWaldemar de Brito
Seth MichaelsSeth MichaelsMário
Vincent D'OnofrioVincent D'OnofrioFeola
André MattosAndré MattosSantos club's coach
Mariana NunesMariana NunesCeleste Arantes
Phil MilerPhil MilerNarrator (voice)
Rafael HenriquesYuri (14 year old)
Felipe SimasFelipe SimasGarrincha
Adriano AragonFrench Announcer (voice)
Mariana BalsaLúcia
Eric Bell Jr.Eric Bell Jr.Zoca (voice)
Diego BonetaDiego BonetaJosé
Jon CotterillBritish Commentator
Vivi DevereauxAustin Smith
Garcia JúniorGarcia JúniorAssistant Coach
Colm MeaneyColm MeaneyGeorge Raynor
Ivan OrlićSpanish Announcer

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