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The Bandit

19531h 45mLima Barreto

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In the time of the "cangaceiros" in the badlands of the Northeast of Brazil, the cruel Captain Galdino Ferreira and his band abduct the schoolteacher Olívia, expecting to receive a ransom for her. However, one of his men, Teodoro, falls in love and flees with her through the arid backcountry chased by the brigands.

DramaAdventureWestern
BackcountryBrigand

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What is The Bandit (1953) about?

In the time of the "cangaceiros" in the badlands of the Northeast of Brazil, the cruel Captain Galdino Ferreira and his band abduct the schoolteacher Olívia, expecting to receive a ransom for her. However, one of his men, Teodoro, falls in love and flees with her through the arid backcountry chased by the brigands.

Who stars in The Bandit?

The Bandit stars Milton Ribeiro (Capitão Galdino Ferreira), Alberto Ruschel (Teodoro), Marisa Prado (Olívia), Vanja Orico (Maria Clódia), Zé do Norte (Ze, the singing outlaw). The film was directed by Lima Barreto.

How long is The Bandit?

The Bandit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953.

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