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The Red Light Bandit

1968·Movie
1h 32min

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The Red Light Bandit fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Crime, history, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Brazilian CinemaCrime SatireSocial CommentaryHistorical SettingAnti-HeroFast-PacedStylishDark Humor

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Where can I stream The Red Light Bandit legally?

The Red Light Bandit is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, Midnight Pulp, and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Red Light Bandit worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Red Light Bandit rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Red Light Bandit?

1 h 32 min

The Red Light Bandit runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Red Light Bandit in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch The Red Light Bandit?

6BRCAESMXPTUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Red Light Bandit in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.