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Who Killed Pixote? (1996) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1996 · 120 mins · Portuguese
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- Directed by
- José Joffily
- Starring
- Louise Cardoso, Joana Fomm, Maria Lúcia Dahl, Pedro Brício, Antônio Abujamra, Rafaela Amado
The film recounts the real‑life story of the boy who rose to fame as the lead in the 1981 Brazilian drama Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco. After the shoot he sought further acting work but achieved little, and over time he slipped into criminal activity, illustrating the tragic consequences of his early fame.
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