Movie

Pixote

“They can't outrun the law of the weakest.”

★ 7.9(244)19802h 7m

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Good to know

Director: Héctor Babenco
Release date: 1980-09-26
Runtime: 2h 7m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: Brazil
Studio: HB Filmes

Pixote — trailer

About Pixote

Pixote is a 1980 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Héctor Babenco, starring Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião and Gilberto Moura. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 244 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pixote in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Fernando Ramos da Silva

Pixote

Jorge Julião

Lilica

Gilberto Moura

Dito

Edilson Lino

Chico

Zenildo Oliveira Santos

Fumaça

Claudio Bernardo

Garatao

Israel Feres David

Roberto Pie de Plata

Jose Nilson Martin Dos Santos

Diego

Marília Pêra

Sueli

Jardel Filho

Sapatos Brancos

Rubens de Falco

Judge

Elke Maravilha

Débora

Themes & keywords

prostitutionlgbtdisturbedgay themecriticalintensedepressingcomplicated

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pixote in Italy?+

Pixote is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Pixote on Netflix?+

Pixote is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Pixote?+

Pixote has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in Pixote?+

Pixote stars Fernando Ramos da Silva, Jorge Julião, Gilberto Moura, Edilson Lino and Zenildo Oliveira Santos.

When did Pixote come out?+

Pixote is a 1980 movie directed by Héctor Babenco.

What genre is Pixote?+

Pixote is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed Pixote?+

Pixote was directed by Héctor Babenco.