Pelé
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto, Gabriel Ferreira, Felipe Kim
- Original Title
- Pelé
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Pitch Productions, Saraguina Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas
Antonio Pinto, Gabriel Ferreira, Felipe Kim
Michael Latham
Julian Hart, Matteo Bini, Andrew Hewitt
Jon Owen, Jonathan Rogers, Kevin Macdonald, Ben Nicholas, David Tryhorn
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Ansell
Production Design
Julian Hart
Editor
Ben Nicholas
Producer
David Tryhorn
Producer
Michael Latham
Director of Photography
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Gabriel Ferreira
Original Music Composer
Felipe Kim
Original Music Composer
David Tryhorn
Director
Ben Nicholas
Director
Matteo Bini
Editor
Andrew Hewitt
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelé
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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?
The principal cast of Pelé includes Pelé, Zagallo, Gilberto Gil, Benedita da Silva, Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
When was Pelé released and how long is it?
Pelé was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Pelé?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pelé was composed by Antonio Pinto, Gabriel Ferreira, Felipe Kim.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pelé?
Pelé holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).