The Bandit(1953)
O Cangaceiro
The Bandit Synopsis
In the time of the "cangaceiros" in the badlands of the Northeast of Brazil, the cruel Captain Galdino Ferreira and his band abduct the schoolteacher Olívia, expecting to receive a ransom for her. However, one of his men, Teodoro, falls in love and flees with her through the arid backcountry chased by the brigands.
The Bandit (1953) is a drama, adventure and western film directed by Lima Barreto, released on January 20, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Milton Ribeiro, Alberto Ruschel, Marisa Prado and Vanja Orico. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Lima Barreto
- Writers:
- Rachel de Queiroz, Lima Barreto, Carybé
- Producers:
- Cid Leite da Silva
- Cinematographer:
- H.E. Fowle
- Composer:
- Gabriel Migliori
- Production:
- Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz
- Status:
- Released
The Bandit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Milton Ribeiro
as Capitão Galdino Ferreira
Alberto Ruschel
as Teodoro
Marisa Prado
as Olívia
Vanja Orico
as Maria Clódia
- Zé do Norte
Zé do Norte
as Ze, the singing outlaw
Adoniran Barbosa
as Mané Mole
- Ricardo Campos
Ricardo Campos
as Tortured bandit
Nieta Junqueira
as Woman in tears
- Nicolau Sala
Nicolau Sala
- Neusa Veras
Neusa Veras
- João Batista Giotto
João Batista Giotto
- Leonel Pinto
Leonel Pinto
Key crew
Directed by Lima Barreto, written by Rachel de Queiroz, Lima Barreto and Carybé, produced by Cid Leite da Silva.
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The Bandit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Bandit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bandit online?
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The Bandit (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bandit?
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The main cast of The Bandit (1953) includes Milton Ribeiro, Alberto Ruschel, Marisa Prado, Vanja Orico and Zé do Norte. The film was directed by Lima Barreto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bandit released?
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The Bandit was released on January 20, 1953 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Bandit worth watching?
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The Bandit (1953) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.