The Red Light Bandit

1968 · 92 min · PT · 7.5 (45 votes)

Dir. Rogério Sganzerla · Starring Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez, Pagano Sobrinho, Roberto Luna, José Marinho · Music Rogério Sganzerla · O Bandido Da Luz Vermelha - Coleção

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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.

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A raw, urgent dive into São Paulo's underbelly. It's a gritty, unsettling ride through urban decay and defiant hedonism, fueled by a propulsive energy and a darkly charismatic anti-hero.

grittyunsettlingdecadenturgentpropulsiveBrazilian cinema novoneo-noirgritty realismsocial commentaryclass strugglecriminalityurban decayhedonism

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