Who Killed Pixote? (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, Who Killed Pixote? is a drama film directed by José Joffily, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Who Killed Pixote? stars Cassiano Carneiro as Fernando, Luciana Rigueira as Cida, Joana Fomm as Iracema and Tuca Andrada as Cafu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Who Killed Pixote? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who Killed Pixote? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Who Killed Pixote? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Who Killed Pixote? (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Who Killed Pixote? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Who Killed Pixote? worth watching?
- Who Killed Pixote? holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Who Killed Pixote??
- Who Killed Pixote? stars Cassiano Carneiro, Luciana Rigueira, Joana Fomm, Tuca Andrada and Roberto Bomtempo.
- When was Who Killed Pixote? released?
- Who Killed Pixote? was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.