The Bandit

The Bandit

O Cangaceiro

6.7 /10 28 votes
January 20, 1953 1h 45m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Lima Barreto
Writers Lima Barreto, Rachel de Queiroz
Studio Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz
Rating 6.7/10
Language PT

Cast & Crew

Milton Ribeiro

Milton Ribeiro

Capitão Galdino Ferreira

Alberto Ruschel

Alberto Ruschel

Teodoro

Marisa Prado

Marisa Prado

Olívia

Vanja Orico

Vanja Orico

Maria Clódia

Zé do Norte

Ze, the singing outlaw

Adoniran Barbosa

Adoniran Barbosa

Mané Mole

Ricardo Campos

Tortured bandit

Nieta Junqueira

Nieta Junqueira

Woman in tears

Nicolau Sala

Neusa Veras

João Batista Giotto

Leonel Pinto

Frequently Asked Questions

The Bandit was released on January 20, 1953.

The runtime of The Bandit is 1h 45m.

The Bandit is a Drama, Adventure, Western movie.

The Bandit has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Bandit is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Bandit was directed by Lima Barreto.

The main cast of The Bandit includes Milton Ribeiro, Alberto Ruschel, Marisa Prado.

The Bandit is originally in PT.