Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco
They can't outrun the law of the weakest.
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.
Pixote (1980) is a crime and drama film directed by Héctor Babenco, released on September 26, 1980 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura and Edilson Lino. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 255 ratings.
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Fernando Ramos da Silva
as Pixote
Jorge Julião
as Lilica
Gilberto Moura
as Dito
Edilson Lino
as Chico
Zenildo Oliveira Santos
as Fumaça
Claudio Bernardo
as Garatao
Israel Feres David
as Roberto Pie de Plata
Jose Nilson Martin Dos Santos
as Diego
Marília Pêra
as Sueli
Jardel Filho
as Sapatos Brancos
Rubens de Falco
as Judge
Elke Maravilha
as Débora
Directed by Héctor Babenco, written by Héctor Babenco, Jorge Durán and José Louzeiro, produced by Héctor Babenco.
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 255 ratings.
Those of us born with rights and privileges, however limited they might be, are kings and queens compared to those who are born with absolutely no rights or privileges. This film is a glimpse into the life of that lower caste. It's easy enough for us to say "Well, you always have a choice." But here, the director, Hector Babenco, puts the final nail in the coffin of that idea. The film seems almost documentary,…
Reviewed on August 8, 2023
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Pixote (1980) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Pixote (1980) includes Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino and Zenildo Oliveira Santos. The film was directed by Héctor Babenco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Pixote was released on September 26, 1980 and runs for 2h 7m.
Pixote (1980) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 255 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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