Plot
2014 film by Jeff Zimbalist
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Why Watch This
It dramatizes the meteoric rise of a 15‑year‑old Pelé from the slums of Bauru to the world stage at the 1958 World Cup, blending gritty Brazilian street football with the hope‑filled mythos of a national hero.
Best For
Sports fans, Biopic lovers, Soccer enthusiasts, Inspirational drama seekers, History buffs, Brazilian culture fans
The CinePearl Take
Jeff Zimbalist captures the era’s raw energy with a kinetic camera that makes every street match feel lived‑in. Seu Jorge’s brief but magnetic turn as the grown‑up Pelé adds gravitas, while Rodrigo Santoro shines as the supportive coach who believes in the kid’s impossible talent. The film’s pacing sometimes stalls in exposition, but its central theme—dreams forged in poverty—remains compelling.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Jeff Zimbalist
- Cast
- Seu Jorge, Vincent D'Onofrio, Pelé, Colm Meaney, Rodrigo Santoro
- Writer
- Jeff Zimbalist
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- Released
- 23 Apr 2016
- Language
- English, Portuguese
- Country
- United States
- IMDb
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