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Pixote (1980)

Original title: Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco

R · 1980-09-26 · 2h 8m · PT
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They can’t outrun the law of the weakest.

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.

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Héctor BabencoDirector

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Fernando Ramos da SilvaFernando Ramos da SilvaPixoteJorge JuliãoJorge JuliãoLilicaGilberto MouraGilberto MouraDitoEdilson LinoEdilson LinoChicoZenildo Oliveira SantosZenildo Oliveira SantosFumaçaClaudio BernardoClaudio BernardoGarataoIsrael Feres DavidIsrael Feres DavidRoberto Pie de PlataJose Nilson Martin Dos SantosJose Nilson Martin Dos SantosDiegoMarília PêraMarília PêraSueliJardel FilhoJardel FilhoSapatos BrancosRubens de FalcoRubens de FalcoJudgeElke MaravilhaElke MaravilhaDébora

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LgbtProstitution

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Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityLgbt · ProstitutionDialogue densityDramaDirector preference305680Actor preference425474 · 510096 · 324448Country preferenceBr

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What is Pixote about?

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.

How long is Pixote?

Pixote has a runtime of 128 minutes.

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