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Crimes of Diogo Alves (1909)

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.

  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of José Carlos LealJosé Carlos LealDiogo Alves
  • Photo of Maria da Luz VelosoMaria da Luz VelosoParreirinha (Diogo's lover)
  • Photo of Nascimento FernandesNascimento FernandesLugar-tenente (Diogo's lieutenant)
  • Photo of Lino FerreiraLino FerreiraBandoleiro (a bandit)
  • Photo of João TavaresJoão TavaresBandoleiro (a bandit)
  • Photo of Thomas VieiraThomas VieiraBandoleiro (a bandit)

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