The Red Light Bandit
1968, Portuguese. Directed by Rogério Sganzerla.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
- Rated
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The Red Light Bandit is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus, and Fandor in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rogério SganzerlaDirector
- Paulo VillaçaJorginho, o Bandido da Luz Vermelha
- Luiz LinharesDelegado Cabeção
- Helena IgnezJanete Jane
- Pagano SobrinhoJ.B. da Silva
- Roberto LunaLucho Gatico
- José MarinhoTarzan
- Ezequiel NevesRepórter
- Sérgio MambertiHomossexual
- Renato ConsorteApresentador de Telejornal
- Maria Carolina WithakerCast
- Paula RamosCast
- Sérgio HingstMilionário
Details
- Released
- 2 December 1968
- Original title
- O Bandido da Luz Vermelha
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Rogério Sganzerla
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The Red Light Bandit: quick answers
What comes after The Red Light Bandit?
Next in the series: Light in Darkness: The Return of Red Light Bandit (2012).
Is The Red Light Bandit worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 72 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Red Light Bandit?
The Red Light Bandit runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Red Light Bandit have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Red Light Bandit. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Red Light Bandit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Red Light Bandit yet.
Which OTT platform is The Red Light Bandit on?
The Red Light Bandit is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus, and Fandor in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Red Light Bandit?
If you liked The Red Light Bandit, try Until Death, John Doe: Vigilante, God Is a Bullet.
Who directed The Red Light Bandit?
The Red Light Bandit (1968) was directed by Rogério Sganzerla and stars Paulo Villaça, Luiz Linhares, Helena Ignez.