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A third world western - The Red Light Bandit
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Title: The Red Light Bandit

Release Date: 2 Dec 1968

Runtime: 1h 32m

Genre: Crime, Thriller

Director: Urano Filmes

Production Companies: Urano Filmes

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.6 (63 votes)

Cast

  • Jorginho, o Bandido da Luz Vermelha: Paulo Villaça
  • Delegado Cabeção: Luiz Linhares
  • Janete Jane: Helena Ignez
  • J.B. da Silva: Pagano Sobrinho
  • Lucho Gatico: Roberto Luna
  • Tarzan: José Marinho
  • Repórter: Ezequiel Neves
  • Homossexual: Sérgio Mamberti
  • Apresentador de Telejornal: Renato Consorte
  • : Maria Carolina Withaker
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