Movies
The Bandit
- January 20, 1953
- 105 min.
- Drama, Adventure, Western
- Brazil
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.
Original title: O Cangaceiro
2
nominations
100%
winning rate
2
wins
Cannes Film Festival #6 - 1953
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Adventure Film [Main Competition] | Lima Barreto | Winner |
| Special Mention [Main Competition] | Gabriel Migliori - for original score. | Winner |