The Red Light Bandit (1968)

A third world western

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

Written by: Rogério Sganzerla

Music by: Rogério Sganzerla

Starring: Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez, Pagano Sobrinho, Roberto Luna, José Marinho, Ezequiel Neves, Sérgio Mamberti, Renato Consorte, Maria Carolina Withaker

Genre: Thriller, Crime

Released: 1968-12-02

Runtime: 92 minutes

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