The Red Light Bandit
Dec 02 1968
•2h 32m
•Crime, Thriller
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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Paulo Villaça
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Luiz Linhares
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Helena Ignez
Janete Jane
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J.B. da Silva
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