Crimes of Diogo Alves (1909)

Crimes of Diogo Alves

1909

Crime Drama

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Director

João Freire Correia

Lino Ferreira

Cast

João Tavares as Bandoleiro (a bandit)

José Carlos Leal as Diogo Alves

Lino Ferreira as Bandoleiro (a bandit)

Maria da Luz Veloso as Parreirinha (Diogo's lover)

Nascimento Fernandes as Lugar-tenente (Diogo's lieutenant)

Thomas Vieira as Bandoleiro (a bandit)