prostitution,lgbt,disturbed,gay theme,critical,intense,depressing,complicated

Pixote (1980)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Héctor Babenco
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    Sueli Marília Pêra
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    Sapatos Brancos Jardel Filho
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    Judge Rubens de Falco
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    Débora Elke Maravilha
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    Cristal Tony Tornado
  • Profile picture of Beatriz Segall
    Widow Beatriz Segall
  • Profile picture of João José Pompeo
    Almir João José Pompeo
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    Journalist Luiz Serra

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Keywords

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