Pele Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 28, 2016

Pele

Release Date: Friday, May 6, 2016 Limited

Director: Michael Zimbalist • Jeff Zimbalist

Starring: Vincent D'Onofrio • Rodrigo Santoro • Diego González Boneta • Colm Meaney • Kevin de Paula

PG Biography N/A

3.9 / 5.0

43% WILL SEE 57% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film will tell Brazilian soccer Pele's life story, from humble beginnings through leading Brazil to its first ever world cup victory in 1958.

Biography Drama Sports

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Who stars in Pele – Cast List

Vincent D'Onofrio
... Feola

Caught Stealing, Sinister
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Rodrigo Santoro
Rio, 300: Rise of An Empire
Diego González Boneta
Rock of Ages, Terminator: Dark Fate
C
Colm Meaney
Marlowe, In The Land of Saints and Sinners
K
Kevin de Paula
... Pele
S
Seu Jorge
Abe, City of God

Who is making Pele – Crew List

A look at Pele behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Zimbalist last helmed Untitled Michael Zimbalist Project.

Director: Michael Zimbalist
Jeff Zimbalist
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Brian Grazer
Ivan Orlic
Dany Wolf

Studios: IFC Films
Production Company: Imagine Entertainment
Seine Pictures

Production – What we know about the Pele

Key Facts

Imagine Entertainment and Seine Pictures licensed the soccer star's life rights from Sports Licensing International B.V.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2016

Completed

Changed Pele movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2013

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Now in pre-production for a August start for principal photography.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, some smoking and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Pele: Birth of a Legend
Language: English

Pele Trailers and Clips

Pele

Theatrical Trailer

Pele Release Date: When was the film released?

Pele was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, May 6 , 2016. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Captain America: Civil War, Being Charlie and The Idol. As a limited release, Pele was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.