The Bandit (1953)
In the time of the "cangaceiros" in the badlands of the Northeast of Brazil, the cruel Captain Galdino Ferreira and his band abduct the schoolteacher Olívia, expecting to receive a ransom for her. However, one of his men, Teodoro, falls in love and flees with her through the arid backcountry chased by the brigands.
Director: Lima Barreto
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Western
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 20, 1953
Cast
- Milton Ribeiro - Capitão Galdino Ferreira
- Alberto Ruschel - Teodoro
- Marisa Prado - Olívia
- Vanja Orico - Maria Clódia
- Zé do Norte - Ze, the singing outlaw
- Adoniran Barbosa - Mané Mole
- Ricardo Campos - Tortured bandit
- Nieta Junqueira - Woman in tears
- Nicolau Sala
- Neusa Veras
Screenplay
- Rachel de Queiroz (Dialogue)
- Lima Barreto
- Carybé (Storyboard)
Music: Gabriel Migliori, Ricardo Prado
Cinematography: H.E. Fowle
Editing: Giuseppe Baldacconi, Lúcio Braun
Production: Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
backcountry, brigand
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bandit about?
- In the time of the "cangaceiros" in the badlands of the Northeast of Brazil, the cruel Captain Galdino Ferreira and his band abduct the schoolteacher Olívia, expecting to receive a ransom for her. However, one of his men, Teodoro, falls in love and flees with her through the arid backcountry chased by the brigands.
- Who directed The Bandit?
- The Bandit was directed by Lima Barreto.
- Who stars in The Bandit?
- The Bandit stars Milton Ribeiro, Alberto Ruschel, Marisa Prado, Vanja Orico, Zé do Norte, Adoniran Barbosa.
- How long is The Bandit?
- The Bandit has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Bandit?
- The Bandit is a Drama, Adventure, Western film.
- Where was The Bandit produced?
- The Bandit was produced in Brazil.