

Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016-05-06 · 107 min · ★ 7.3
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 PaulaPelé
Leonardo Lima CarvalhoYounger Pelé
Seu JorgeDondinho
Milton GonçalvesWaldemar de Brito
Seth MichaelsMário
Vincent D'OnofrioFeola
André MattosSantos club's coach
Mariana NunesCeleste Arantes
Phil MilerNarrator (voice)
Felipe SimasGarrincha
Eric Bell Jr.Zoca (voice)
Diego BonetaJosé
Garcia JúniorAssistant Coach
Colm MeaneyGeorge RaynorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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