Pele — Trailer

added: Thu, Mar 24th '16

Check out the trailer for "Pele," the upcoming biopic of Brazilian soccer legend Pele, starring newcomer Kevin de Paula.

The film, which comes from Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer (Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Friday Night Lights) and co-stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Pele's Brazilian soccer manager and coach Vicente Feola, chronicles the iconic soccer player's rise from humble beginnings to international stardom. The movie will mainly focus on the events that led up to Brazil's first ever World Cup victory in 1958, during which Pele was only 17 years old, but had already developed his famous bicycle kick.

Written and directed by acclaimed sports documentarians Jeffrey and Michael Zimbalist (30 for 30: The Two Escobars and Youngstown Boys), the film co-stars Rodrigo Santoro, Diego Boneta, and Colm Meaney and will open in theaters May 6th and on VOD May 13th.

synopsis:
PELE tells the miraculous story of the legendary soccer player’s rise to glory from a young boy, to the 17 year old who scored the winning goal in Brazil’s first ever World Cup victory in 1958. From a life full of disadvantages and an impoverished youth in Brazil, Pelé used his unorthodox yet authentic style of play and his unbeatable spirit to overcome all odds, find greatness and inspire a country that he changed forever.

directed by Jeffrey Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist

starring Kevin de Paula, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Diego Boneta, Colm Meaney

release date May 6, 2016 (in theaters), May 13, 2016 (on VOD)