Pixote
Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco
“They can't outrun the law of the weakest.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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1981 Pixote Official Trailer 1 Embrafilme
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-04
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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
Tony Tornado
Cristal
Beatriz Segall
Widow
João José Pompeo
Almir
Rubens Rollo
Diretor
Emílio Fontana
Delegado
Luiz Serra
Journalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
New Directors New Films
Festival / Special Debut
September 11, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Héctor Babenco
- Screenplay & Story
- Héctor Babenco, Jorge Durán
- Original Score
- John Neschling
- Original Title
- Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- HB Filmes, Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Héctor Babenco
Héctor Babenco, Jorge Durán, José Louzeiro
John Neschling
Rodolfo Sánchez
Luiz Elias
Héctor Babenco, Sylvia B. Naves
Department Leadership Roster
Héctor Babenco
Producer
Héctor Babenco
Director
Héctor Babenco
Screenplay
Jorge Durán
Screenplay
Rodolfo Sánchez
Director of Photography
Luiz Elias
Editor
John Neschling
Original Music Composer
Clovis Bueno
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pixote
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pixote about?
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.
Who directed Pixote?
Pixote was directed by Héctor Babenco.
Who stars in Pixote?
The principal cast of Pixote includes Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino, Zenildo Oliveira Santos.
When was Pixote released and how long is it?
Pixote was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Pixote?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pixote was composed by John Neschling.
Is Pixote based on a book or true story?
Pixote is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "José Louzeiro".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pixote?
Pixote holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).