Pele: Birth of a Legend
Release Date: May 6, 2016 (limited)
Studio: IFC Films
Directors: Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, some smoking and language)
Screenwriters: Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
Genre: Drama, Sports
Starring: Diego Boneta, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Colm Meaney, Seu Jorge, Marianna Nunes, Milton Goncales, Rafael Henrique, Marcus Vinicius, Julio Levy, Thelmo Fernandes, Felipe Simas, Charles Myara, Jerome Franz, Roger Haag
Plot Summary: "Pelé" tells the miraculous story of the legendary soccer player's rise to glory from a young boy to the 17 year old player who scored the winning goal in Brazil's first ever World Cup victory in 1958. From a life full of disadvantages and an impoverished youth in Brazil, Pelé used his unorthodox yet authentic style of play and his unbeatable spirit to overcome all odds, find greatness and inspire a country that he changed forever.
Vincent D'Onofrio will play the Brazilian team's World Cup coach Feola, and Diego Boneta will play Jose, Pelé's arch rival and responsible for giving him the nickname 'Pelé' when they were children. Seu Jorge has also joined the cast to play Pelé's father, Dondinho, alongside newcomers Kevin de Paula who will play Pelé from age 13-17 and Leonardo Lima Carvalho who will play him at age 10. Colm Meaney will play the role of Coach Raynor, the Swedish World Cup coach.
Release Date: May 6, 2016 (limited)
Studio: IFC Films
Directors: Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
MPAA Rating: PG (for thematic elements, some smoking and language)
Screenwriters: Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
Genre: Drama, Sports
Starring: Diego Boneta, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Colm Meaney, Seu Jorge, Marianna Nunes, Milton Goncales, Rafael Henrique, Marcus Vinicius, Julio Levy, Thelmo Fernandes, Felipe Simas, Charles Myara, Jerome Franz, Roger Haag
Plot Summary: "Pelé" tells the miraculous story of the legendary soccer player's rise to glory from a young boy to the 17 year old player who scored the winning goal in Brazil's first ever World Cup victory in 1958. From a life full of disadvantages and an impoverished youth in Brazil, Pelé used his unorthodox yet authentic style of play and his unbeatable spirit to overcome all odds, find greatness and inspire a country that he changed forever.
Vincent D'Onofrio will play the Brazilian team's World Cup coach Feola, and Diego Boneta will play Jose, Pelé's arch rival and responsible for giving him the nickname 'Pelé' when they were children. Seu Jorge has also joined the cast to play Pelé's father, Dondinho, alongside newcomers Kevin de Paula who will play Pelé from age 13-17 and Leonardo Lima Carvalho who will play him at age 10. Colm Meaney will play the role of Coach Raynor, the Swedish World Cup coach.
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