Pele: Birth of a Legend
A young Pelé must prove his worth on the world stage as he leads Brazil to its first FIFA World Cup victory, while struggling to reconcile his ambitions with the legacy of his troubled past.
“A boy with nothing who changed everything.”
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, was born on October 23, 1940, in Três Corações, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He began his professional football career at the age of 15 with Santos Football Club in 1956. Pelé quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the most celebrated players in the history of the sport. He played a key role in Brazil's three FIFA World Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1970, scoring a total of 12 goals across these tournaments. Known for his extraordinary skill, dribbling ability, and goal-scoring prowess, Pelé is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He joined the New York Cosmos in 1975, helping to popularize the sport in the United States during the early years of the North American Soccer League. Pelé retired from professional football in 1977. Beyond his playing career, he has been involved in various business ventures and has served as a global ambassador for football, promoting the sport and its values around the world.
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Edited by Luis CarballarShot by Matthew LibatiqueScored by A R RahmanDesigned by Dominic Watkins
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2016 · Box office
Grossed $27K worldwide
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$27K
Opening week (7-day): $10K
Peak 3 theaters
Also known as
- Pelé - Der Filmde
- Pelé : Naissance d'une légendefr
- Peléit
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26 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Vincent D Onofrio
as Feola
Leonardo Lima Carvalho
as Younger Pele
Mariana Nunes
as Celeste Arantes (Pele's Mother)
Milton Goncalves
as Waldemar de Brito
Seth Michaels
as Mario Zagallo
Andre Mattos
as Santos club's coach
Rodrigo Santoro
as Brazilian Announcer
Diego Boneta
as Jose
Seu Jorge
as Dondinho
Kevin De Paula
as Pele
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2Writers
2Producers
4Other crew
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