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Release StatusReleased
Release Date1968-12-02
Languagept
Runtime1h 32m
Production

Urano Filmes

7.7(71)
•1968•1h 32m

The Red Light Bandit

"A third world western"

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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