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The Red Light Bandit (1968): Cast & Where to Watch

The Red Light Bandit (1968) movie poster

The Red Light Bandit is a 1968 crime thriller starring Sônia Braga as Victim (as Sonia Braga), Helena Ignez and Carlos Reichenbach. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Stream it on Bloodstream and Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

The Red Light Bandit (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Thriller , Crime
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Red Light Bandit About?

The premise of The Red Light Bandit without spoilers.

Born in the impoverished slums of Brazil, Jorge turns to high‑end house burglary in São Paulo, earning the sensationalist moniker “The Red Light Bandit.” Armed with a red flashlight, he taunts his hostages with a cheeky, irreverent tone, executes daring break‑ins and later splurges on extravagant excess. His exploits unfold against the backdrop of the decadent Boca do Lixo district.

The Red Light Bandit Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • rape
  • serial killer
  • police
  • bandit
  • brazil
  • sao paulo brazil
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Red Light Bandit

Stream it on Bloodstream and Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Red Light Bandit Cast & Characters

Sônia Braga leads the cast as Victim (as Sonia Braga), with Helena Ignez as Janete Jane and Carlos Reichenbach as Gangster / Espectador no Cinema.

Details

The Red Light Bandit Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “红光劫匪” and “El bandido de la luz roja”.

Also known as
  • 红光劫匪
  • El bandido de la luz roja
  • 紅光劫匪

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FAQ

The Red Light Bandit FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Red Light Bandit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Red Light Bandit?

The Red Light Bandit runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Red Light Bandit released?

The Red Light Bandit was released on December 2, 1968.

Who is in the cast of The Red Light Bandit?

The Red Light Bandit stars Sônia Braga as Victim (as Sonia Braga), Helena Ignez as Janete Jane and Carlos Reichenbach as Gangster / Espectador no Cinema, among 48 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Red Light Bandit?

In the US, The Red Light Bandit is streaming on Bloodstream, Cineverse and Darkroom and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Red Light Bandit have a post-credit scene?

No. The Red Light Bandit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Red Light Bandit in?

The original language of The Red Light Bandit is Portuguese.

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