Pixote

Pixote (1980) is a crime, drama film directed by Héctor Babenco rated 7.9/10.

10-year-old Pixote endures torture, degradation, and corruption at a local youth detention center where two of its members are murdered by policemen who frame Lilica, a 17-year-old trans hustler. Pixote helps Lilica and three other boys escape and they start to make their living by a life of crime which only escalates to more violence and death.

Cast

Fernando Ramos da Silva

Pixote

Jorge Julião

Lilica

Gilberto Moura

Dito

Edilson Lino

Chico

Zenildo Oliveira Santos

Fumaça

Claudio Bernardo

Garatao

Israel Feres David

Roberto Pie de Plata

Jose Nilson Martin Dos Santos

Diego

Marília Pêra

Sueli

Jardel Filho

Sapatos Brancos

Rubens de Falco

Judge

Elke Maravilha

Débora