TMDb Rating
7.6/10
66 verified votes
The Red Light Bandit (1968)
ThrillerCrime
92 min
"A third world western"
Plot Summary
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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Keywords to include
ThrillerCrimeRogério SganzerlaPaulo VillaçaLuiz Linhares1968
Director
Rogério Sganzerla
Top Cast
Paulo VillaçaLuiz LinharesHelena IgnezPagano SobrinhoRoberto Luna
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