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The Red Light Bandit (1968): movie guide
The Red Light Bandit (1968) is a Thriller, Crime running about 92 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 72 votes. Notable cast includes Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez, Pagano Sobrinho. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1968-12-02
- Runtime: 92 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Thriller, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1968-12-02
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What is The Red Light Bandit about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Red Light Bandit features Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez, Pagano Sobrinho, Roberto Luna, José Marinho. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1968-12-02. Runtime: 92 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (72 votes). Genres: Thriller, Crime. Original language: pt. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Red Light Bandit?
- The Red Light Bandit is listed as Thriller, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is The Red Light Bandit?
- The Red Light Bandit runs about 92 minutes.
- Who stars in The Red Light Bandit?
- Cast highlights include Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez, Pagano Sobrinho, Roberto Luna, José Marinho.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Red Light Bandit?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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