The Red Light Bandit (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 7.6

The Red Light Bandit poster

Released in 1968, The Red Light Bandit is a thriller and crime film directed by Rogério Sganzerla, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. The Red Light Bandit stars Paulo Villaça as Bandido da Luz Vermelha, Helena Ignez as Janete Jane, Pagano Sobrinho as J.B. da Silva and Luiz Linhares as Delegado Cabeção, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Red Light Bandit has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Light Bandit page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Red Light Bandit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Red Light Bandit (1968)?
In US, The Red Light Bandit is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Red Light Bandit worth watching?
The Red Light Bandit holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Red Light Bandit?
The Red Light Bandit stars Paulo Villaça, Helena Ignez, Pagano Sobrinho, Luiz Linhares and Sonia Braga.
When was The Red Light Bandit released?
The Red Light Bandit was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.