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Paulo Villaça
as Jorginho, o Bandido da Luz Vermelha
Luiz Linhares
as Delegado Cabeção
Helena Ignez
as Janete Jane
Pagano Sobrinho
as J.B. da Silva
Roberto Luna
as Lucho Gatico
José Marinho
as Tarzan
Ezequiel Neves
as Repórter
Sérgio Mamberti
as Homossexual
Renato Consorte
as Apresentador de Telejornal
Maria Carolina Withaker
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1968
Runtime1h 32m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Crime
Votes70
DirectorRogério Sganzerla
WritersRogério Sganzerla
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Red Light Bandit
About The Red Light Bandit
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.
Directed by Rogério Sganzerla, The Red Light Bandit leans on a strong ensemble — Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1968.
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