Crimes of Diogo Alves (1911)
Diogo Alves is a Spanish fugitive that comes to the Portuguese capital terrorizing the inhabitants by his cut-throat methods against rich and poor people alike. He attacks the women launderers on the Lisbon Aqueduct and throws the bodies over the high wall, and assaults homes with his large band of criminals. Eventually arrested, he, his female companion and his henchmen are condemned to death by the court.
Director: João Tavares
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date: April 25, 1911
Cast
- Alfredo de Sousa - Diogo Alves
- Amélia Soares - Parreirinha (Diogo's lover)
- Gertrudes Lima - Criança testemunha (girl witness)
- Alberto Ghira - Victim with a gun
- Narciso Vaz - Membro da Quadrilha (gang member)
- Artur Braga - Membro da Quadrilha (gang member)
- José Climaco - Membro da Quadrilha (gang member)
- Frederico Matos - Criado do Médico (doctor's servant)
- Alda Soares - Victim with bundle of clothes
- Antônio Leal - Médico (doctor)
Screenplay
- Lino Ferreira (Screenplay)
- João Freire Correia (Screenplay)
Production: Cardoso & Carreia, Portugália Filme, Companhia Cinematográfica de Portugal
Country: Portugal
Language: No Language
Original Language: pt
Keywords
based on true story
More Films by Director: João Tavares
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Crimes of Diogo Alves about?
- Diogo Alves is a Spanish fugitive that comes to the Portuguese capital terrorizing the inhabitants by his cut-throat methods against rich and poor people alike. He attacks the women launderers on the Lisbon Aqueduct and throws the bodies over the high wall, and assaults homes with his large band of criminals. Eventually arrested, he, his female companion and his henchmen are condemned to death by the court.
- Who directed Crimes of Diogo Alves?
- Crimes of Diogo Alves was directed by João Tavares.
- Who stars in Crimes of Diogo Alves?
- Crimes of Diogo Alves stars Alfredo de Sousa, Amélia Soares, Gertrudes Lima, Alberto Ghira, Narciso Vaz, Artur Braga.
- How long is Crimes of Diogo Alves?
- Crimes of Diogo Alves has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
- What genre is Crimes of Diogo Alves?
- Crimes of Diogo Alves is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Crimes of Diogo Alves produced?
- Crimes of Diogo Alves was produced in Portugal.