The Red Light Bandit

“A third world western”

7.7

1968

1h 32m

ThrillerCrime

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.

Key Crew

Director

Rogério Sganzerla

Producers

José da Costa Cordeiro

José Alberto Reis

Rogério Sganzerla

Writers

Rogério Sganzerla

Cinematography

Peter Overbeck

Music

Rogério Sganzerla

Cast (48)

Paulo Villaça

Jorginho, o Bandido da Luz Vermelha

Luiz Linhares

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