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THE RED LIGHT BANDIT

O Bandido da Luz Vermelha

Directed by Rogério Sganzerla
Brazil, 1968
Crime, Thriller, Cult
  • 9292 minutes

Synopsis

Born in the misery of Brazilian slums, Jorge becomes a luxury house burglar 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.

Synopsis

Born in the misery of Brazilian slums, Jorge becomes a luxury house burglar 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.