The Red Light Bandit(1968)
O Bandido da Luz Vermelha
A third world western
The Red Light Bandit Synopsis
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.
The Red Light Bandit (1968) is a thriller and crime film directed by Rogério Sganzerla, released on December 2, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez and Pagano Sobrinho. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- Rogério Sganzerla
- Writers:
- Rogério Sganzerla
- Producers:
- José Alberto Reis, Rogério Sganzerla, José da Costa Cordeiro
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Overbeck
- Composer:
- Rogério Sganzerla
- Production:
- Urano Filmes
- Status:
- Released
The Red Light Bandit (1968) Trailer
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The Red Light Bandit Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
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
Maria Carolina Withaker
- Paula Ramos
Paula Ramos
Sérgio Hingst
as Milionário
Key crew
Directed by Rogério Sganzerla, written by Rogério Sganzerla, produced by José Alberto Reis, Rogério Sganzerla and José da Costa Cordeiro.
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The Red Light Bandit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 72 ratings.
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The Red Light Bandit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Red Light Bandit online?
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The Red Light Bandit (1968) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Red Light Bandit?
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The main cast of The Red Light Bandit (1968) includes Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez, Pagano Sobrinho and Roberto Luna. The film was directed by Rogério Sganzerla. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Red Light Bandit released?
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The Red Light Bandit was released on December 2, 1968 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Red Light Bandit worth watching?
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The Red Light Bandit (1968) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Red Light Bandit?
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Yes. The official The Red Light Bandit trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.