Crimes of Diogo Alves
Watch TrailerDiogo 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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| Original Title | Os Crimes de Diogo Alves |
| Year | 1909 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Director | Lino Ferreira |
| Runtime | 16 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.3/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative on the infamous real-life crimes of Diogo Alves, relying on stark imagery to convey a sense of pervasive terror. It explores the brutal logic of a criminal who sees no class distinctions in his violence.
What lingers after the final frame is a primitive yet potent sense of justice served, a foundational piece of crime cinema. It is a stark reminder of the genre's early fascination with society's darkest corners. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Lino Ferreira
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Watch as a grim historical artifact, appreciating its raw, early cinematic power.
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