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Pelé: Birth of a Legend

2016 · 107 min · Drama

This biographical drama follows the young Pelé from the favelas to the 1958 World Cup, as a poor boy with a distinctive, joyful style of play rises to become the greatest footballer his country has ever known.

Runtime
107 min
Genre
Drama
Mood
thoughtful · uplifting
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama
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