The Red Light Bandit
1968
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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.
Key facts
Original language
Portuguese
Setting
São Paulo
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Festival History
Titles
| Alternate title | The Red Light Bandit | |
| Alternate title | Red-Light Bandit | |
| Alternate title | Le Bandit de la lumière rouge |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
