The Red Light Bandit
"A third world western"
Originally released in 1968. The Red Light Bandit is a thriller/crime film. directed by Rogério Sganzerla.
Starring Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, and Helena Ignez
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (66 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Top Cast
Paulo Villaça
as Jorginho, o Bandido da Luz Vermelha
Luiz Linhares
as Delegado Cabeção
Helena Ignez
as Janete Jane
Pagano Sobrinho
as J.B. da Silva
Roberto Luna
as Lucho Gatico
José Marinho
as Tarzan
Ezequiel Neves
as Repórter
Sérgio Mamberti
as Homossexual
Renato Consorte
as Apresentador de Telejornal
Maria Carolina Withaker
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Urano Filmes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Red Light Bandit 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 ...
Who directed The Red Light Bandit?
The Red Light Bandit was directed by Rogério Sganzerla.
How long is The Red Light Bandit?
The Red Light Bandit has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Red Light Bandit released?
The Red Light Bandit was released on December 2, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Red Light Bandit?
The main cast of The Red Light Bandit includes Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez, Pagano Sobrinho, Roberto Luna.