The Red Light Bandit

The Red Light Bandit

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The Red Light Bandit

O Bandido da Luz VermelhaDIRECTED BYRogério Sganzerla92mins1968

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.

Other films by Rogério Sganzerla

The Woman of Everyone
Welles' Language
Perigo Negro
Brasil

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