Pelé

7.3 (215 votes)• 2021• 108m•Released

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Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

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Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Director: David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas

Starring Cast: Pelé, Zagallo, Gilberto Gil, Benedita da Silva, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Amarildo

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Zagallo

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Gilberto Gil

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Benedita da Silva

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Fernando Henrique Cardoso

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Amarildo

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Rivelino

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Robert F. Kennedy

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Muhammad Ali

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