Crimes of Diogo Alves

Crimes of Diogo Alves

16 mins | Drama, Crime | May 15, 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.

Crimes of Diogo Alves

16 mins | Drama, Crime | May 15, 1909

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.
Producers Portugália Filme
Original title Os Crimes de Diogo Alves
Directors João Freire Correia, Lino Ferreira
Writers

Cast

José Carlos Leal

as Diogo Alves

Maria da Luz Veloso

as Parreirinha (Diogo's lover)

Nascimento Fernandes

as Lugar-tenente (Diogo's lieutenant)

Lino Ferreira

as Bandoleiro (a bandit)

João Tavares

as Bandoleiro (a bandit)

Thomas Vieira

as Bandoleiro (a bandit)