7.3
The Red Light Bandit
CrimeThriller
"A third world western"
Duration
1h 32mRelease
2 Dec 1968Country
Brazil
Language
PortugueseOverview
Born and raised in the misery of Brazilian slums, Jorge becomes a luxury house burglar in São Paulo and gets nicknamed "The Red Light Bandit" by the sensationalist press. In addition to wearing a red flashlight, he talks to his hostages in an irreverent tone and makes bold breakthroughs to later spend the money extravagantly. His world is the decadent neighbourhood of Boca do Lixo.
Plot
The story of a famous Brazilian criminal, called The Red Light Bandit because he always used a red flashlight to break in the houses during the night. Working alone, he also used to rape his female victims.
Cast
Helena IgnezPaulo VillaçaPagano Sobrinho
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Details
Director
Rogério Sganzerla
Writers
Rogério Sganzerla
Awards
4 winsTrailer
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