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Pixote

7.919802h 7mRMovieCrimeDrama

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…

DirectorHéctor Babenco
WritersHéctor Babenco·Jorge Durán
ProducersHéctor Babenco·Sylvia B. Naves

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Héctor Babenco

FSFernando Ramos da Silva
Fernando Ramos da Silva
Pixote
JJ
Jorge Julião
Lilica
GM
Gilberto Moura
Dito
EL
Edilson Lino
Chico
ZS
Zenildo Oliveira Santos
Fumaça
CB
Claudio Bernardo
Garatao
ID
Israel Feres David
Roberto Pie de Plata
JS
Jose Nilson Martin Dos Santos
Diego
MPMarília Pêra
Marília Pêra
Sueli
JFJardel Filho
Jardel Filho
Sapatos Brancos
RFRubens de Falco
Rubens de Falco
Judge
EMElke Maravilha
Elke Maravilha
Débora

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Pixote is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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