World Premiere
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Special Screenings
| USA | 107 MINUTES | EnglishDrama, Sports
From the slums of Brazil to center stage at the world’s biggest sporting event, Pelé's rise to become the youngest-ever World Cup winner, at the age of 17, was nothing short of a miracle. Full of laughs, life lessons, and heart, this inspiring biopic is perfect for introducing a new generation to the greatest soccer player of all time.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist
Director
Jeff Zimbalist
Michael Zimbalist
Screenwriter
Jeff Zimbalist
Michael Zimbalist
Producer
Brian Grazer
Ivan Orlic
Colin Wilson
Kim Roth
Editor
Luis Carballar
Naomi Geraghty
Glen Scantlebury
Associate Producer
Caroline Bernhardt
Patrick Pfupajena
Rodrigo Santoro
Cinematographer
Matthew Libatique
Executive Producer
Benjamin Mathes
Michael Rosenberg
Alexandre Dauman
Pelé
Paul Kemsley
Composer
A.R. Rahman
Cast
Vincent D'Onofrio
Rodrigo Santoro
Diego Boneta
Seu Jorge
Colm Meaney
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