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The Red Light Bandit

19681h 32mRogério Sganzerla
IMDb 7.3

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"A third world western"

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.

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What is The Red Light Bandit (1968) about?

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.

Who stars in The Red Light Bandit?

The Red Light Bandit stars Paulo Villaça (Jorginho, o Bandido da Luz Vermelha), Luiz Linhares (Delegado Cabeção), Helena Ignez (Janete Jane), Pagano Sobrinho (J.B. da Silva), Roberto Luna (Lucho Gatico). The film was directed by Rogério Sganzerla.

How long is The Red Light Bandit?

The Red Light Bandit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968.

Is The Red Light Bandit worth watching?

The Red Light Bandit holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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