Lucio Flavio (1977)

Lucio Flavio (1977) poster

Story of Brazilian bank-robber Lúcio Flávio, who fascinated some people in Rio de Janeiro during the 1970s for his bold robberies and spectacular escapes, and also because he was thought to be intelligent and "politically aware". Before dying, he disclosed a network of corruption in Brazilian Police, and its involvement with the infamous "Death Squad" of the time, a group of policemen who went about killing criminals without giving them a fair trial.

Director: Héctor Babenco
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Neschling
Cinematography: Lauro Escorel
Editing: Silvio Renoldi
Production: Embrafilme, HB Filmes, Unifilme
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

fugitive, dirty cop, bank robbery

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lucio Flavio about?
Story of Brazilian bank-robber Lúcio Flávio, who fascinated some people in Rio de Janeiro during the 1970s for his bold robberies and spectacular escapes, and also because he was thought to be intelligent and "politically aware". Before dying, he disclosed a network of corruption in Brazilian Police, and its involvement with the infamous "Death Squad" of the time, a group of policemen who went about killing criminals without giving them a fair trial.
Who directed Lucio Flavio?
Lucio Flavio was directed by Héctor Babenco.
Who stars in Lucio Flavio?
Lucio Flavio stars Reginaldo Faria, Ana Maria Magalhães, Paulo César Peréio, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan Cândido, Ivan de Almeida.
How long is Lucio Flavio?
Lucio Flavio has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
What genre is Lucio Flavio?
Lucio Flavio is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was Lucio Flavio produced?
Lucio Flavio was produced in Brazil.