The Bandit
O Cangaceiro
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lima Barreto
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel de Queiroz, Lima Barreto, Carybé
- Original Score
- Ricardo Prado, Gabriel Migliori
- Original Title
- O Cangaceiro
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Companhia Cinematográfica Vera Cruz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lima Barreto
Rachel de Queiroz, Lima Barreto, Carybé
Ricardo Prado, Gabriel Migliori
H.E. Fowle
Lúcio Braun, Oswald Hafenrichter, Giuseppe Baldacconi
Cid Leite da Silva
Department Leadership Roster
Cid Leite da Silva
Producer
Ricardo Prado
Original Music Composer
Lúcio Braun
Editor
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Lima Barreto
Director
Gabriel Migliori
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Baldacconi
Editor
Lima Barreto
Writer
H.E. Fowle
Director of Photography
Pierino Massenzi
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bandit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Bandit includes Milton Ribeiro, Alberto Ruschel, Marisa Prado, Vanja Orico, Zé do Norte.
When was The Bandit released and how long is it?
The Bandit was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bandit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bandit was composed by Ricardo Prado, Gabriel Migliori.