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The Red Light Bandit (1968)

The Red Light Bandit (1968)

Crime Thriller

A third world western

Release Date: 1968, December 2
Directors: Rogério Sganzerla
Countries: Brazil
Production: Urano Filmes
Cast: Sérgio Hingst, Sonia Braga, Helena Ignez, Sérgio Mamberti, José Marinho, Miriam Mehler, Renato Consorte, Roberto Luna, Ezequiel Neves, Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Lola Brah

Overview:

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.