The Red Light Bandit

The Red Light Bandit (1968)

O Bandido da Luz Vermelha

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.

Date of release
1968-12-02
TMDB
7.6 / 10 (72)
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Director
Rogério Sganzerla

Casting

  • 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
  • José Marinho — Tarzan
  • Ezequiel Neves — Repórter
  • Sérgio Mamberti — Homossexual
  • Renato Consorte — Apresentador de Telejornal
  • Maria Carolina Withaker
  • Paula Ramos
  • Sérgio Hingst — Milionário

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