Outlaw Love (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, Outlaw Love is a drama and crime film directed by Bruno Barreto, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Rio de Janeiro police investigator Galvão is pursuing two trails, one professional and one personal. While he tracts a serial killer of taxi-drivers, he also seeks his estranged daughter, Sandra, who he had thrown out of the family home when she adopted a promiscuous teenage lifestyle. Lives intersect when the serial killer, Toninho, a young man of unsavoury connections, befriends Sandra, now an exotic dancer and prostitute living and working in the seamy underside of late 1970s Rio.
Who’s in it. Outlaw Love stars Paulo Gracindo as Galvão, Cristina Aché as Sandra, Paulo Guarnieri as Toninho and Ligia Diniz as Solange, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Outlaw Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Outlaw Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Outlaw Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Outlaw Love (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Outlaw Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Outlaw Love worth watching?
- Outlaw Love holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Outlaw Love?
- Outlaw Love stars Paulo Gracindo, Cristina Aché, Paulo Guarnieri, Ligia Diniz and Flávio São Thiago.
- When was Outlaw Love released?
- Outlaw Love was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.