Crimes of Diogo Alves
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Os Crimes de Diogo Alves |
| Year | 1911 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | João Tavares |
| Runtime | 23 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a chilling narrative of urban terror, relying on the stark portrayal of a real-life criminal's brutal spree. It explores the primitive fear he instills in both the wealthy and the poor through simple, effective silent-era imagery.
What lingers after viewing is the stark contrast between the criminal's savage methods and the formal, inevitable hand of justice. The finale serves as an early blueprint for crime drama closure. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: João Tavares
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Best viewed in a dimly lit room, as if uncovering a grim page from an old police ledger.
🎭 Cast
Alfredo de Sousa
Diogo Alves
Amélia Soares
Parreirinha (Diogo's lover)
Gertrudes Lima
Criança testemunha (girl witness)
Alberto Ghira
Victim with a gun
Narciso Vaz
Membro da Quadrilha (gang member)
Artur Braga
Membro da Quadrilha (gang member)
José Climaco
Membro da Quadrilha (gang member)
Frederico Matos
Criado do Médico (doctor's servant)
Alda Soares
Victim with bundle of clothes
Antônio Leal
Médico (doctor)
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