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Pelé (2021)

Movie ★ 7.3 108 min

Documentary

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.

David Tryhorn Director Ben Nicholas Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 23, 2021
Runtime
108 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt13842562
Country
United Kingdom, Brazil
Language
English, French, German
Studio
Pitch Productions, Saraguina Filmes

Themes

Cast

Pelé Pelé Self Zagallo Zagallo Self Gilberto Gil Gilberto Gil Self Benedita da Silva Self Fernando Henrique Cardoso Fernando Henrique Cardoso Self Amarildo Self Rivelino Rivelino Self Robert F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Self (archive Photos) Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali Self (archive Footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pelé about?
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.
Who directed Pelé?
Pelé was directed by David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas.
Who stars in Pelé?
Pelé stars Pelé, Zagallo, Gilberto Gil, Benedita da Silva.
When was Pelé released?
Pelé is a 2021 documentary film.
Where can I watch Pelé?
You can watch Pelé with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.