Pixote
Sep 26, 1980 · 2h 7m
Director
Héctor BabencoOverview
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 of Pixote
Fernando Ramos da SilvaPixote
Jorge JuliãoLilica- Gilberto MouraDito
- Edilson LinoChico
- Zenildo Oliveira SantosFumaça
- Claudio BernardoGaratao
- Israel Feres DavidRoberto Pie de Plata
- Jose Nilson Martin Dos SantosDiego
Marília PêraSueli
Jardel FilhoSapatos Brancos
Rubens de FalcoJudge
Elke MaravilhaDébora
Tony TornadoCristal
Beatriz SegallWidow
João José PompeoAlmir- Rubens RolloDiretor
- Emílio FontanaDelegado
Luiz SerraJournalist
Ariclê PerezTeacher- Joe KantorForeigner
- Isadora de FariasPsychologist
- Beatriz BergMãe Fumaça
Walter BredaRaulzinho- Raimundo MatosMédico
Benedito CorsiPixote's Grandfather- Damaceno FilhoJornalista
- Cleide Eunice QueirozMãe de Dito
- Israel PinheiroInspetor I
- Carlos CostaInspetor II
Fábio TomasiniFilho da Viúva
Lineu DiasFirst Assault- César PezzuoliYoung Man
- KocothAmigo de Sueli
Crew of Pixote
Héctor BabencoProducer, Screenplay, Director- Jorge DuránScreenplay
- José LouzeiroNovel
- Sylvia B. NavesExecutive Producer
- John NeschlingOriginal Music Composer
- Rodolfo SánchezDirector of Photography
- Luiz EliasEditor
- Clovis BuenoArt Direction, Costume Design
- Paulo FranciniAssociate Producer
- Jose PintoAssociate Producer
- Maria Cecília M. de BarrosAssistant Director
- Josefina de OliveiraMakeup Artist
About Pixote
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.
When was Pixote released?
Pixote was released on September 26, 1980.
Where can I watch Pixote?
Pixote is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Pixote?
Pixote runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
Who directed Pixote?
Pixote was directed by Héctor Babenco.
Who is in the cast of Pixote?
The cast of Pixote includes Fernando Ramos da Silva (Pixote), Jorge Julião (Lilica), Gilberto Moura (Dito), Edilson Lino (Chico) and Zenildo Oliveira Santos (Fumaça).