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Release Year1996
Runtime2h 00m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes15
DirectorJosé Joffily
WritersJorge Durán, Paulo Halm, José Joffily
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWho Killed Pixote?
About Who Killed Pixote?
The true story of the boy who became famous when he was cast for the main part on the Brazilian film Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1981). After the film was over, he tried to work as an actor on other projects, with little success. As time went by, he got involved with crime.
Directed by José Joffily, Who Killed Pixote? leans on a strong ensemble — Cassiano Carneiro, Luciana Rigueira, Joana Fomm — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1996.
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