Name: Lucio Flavio
Director: Héctor Babenco
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1977
Duration: 121 min
Cast: Reginaldo Faria, Ana Maria Magalhães, Paulo César Peréio, Milton Gonçalves, Ivan Cândido

What Lucio Flavio Is About

Story of Brazilian bank-robber Lúcio Flávio, who fascinated some people in Rio de Janeiro during the 1970s for his bold robberies and spectacular escapes, and also because he was thought to be intelligent and "politically aware". Before dying, he disclosed a network of corruption in Brazilian Police, and its involvement with the infamous "Death Squad" of the time, a group of policemen who went about killing criminals without giving them a fair trial.

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What is Lucio Flavio about?

Story of Brazilian bank-robber Lúcio Flávio, who fascinated some people in Rio de Janeiro during the 1970s for his bold robberies and spectacular escapes, and also because he was thought to be intelligent and "politically aware". Before dying, he disclosed a network of corruption in Brazilian Police, and its involvement with the infamous "Death Squad" of the time, a group of policemen who went about killing criminals without giving them a fair trial.

Where can I watch Lucio Flavio?

Lucio Flavio is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Lucio Flavio?

Lucio Flavio runs for 121 minutes (2h 1m).

When did Lucio Flavio come out?

Lucio Flavio was released in 1977.

Who directed Lucio Flavio?

Lucio Flavio was directed by Héctor Babenco.

Who stars in Lucio Flavio?

Lucio Flavio stars Reginaldo Faria, Ana Maria Magalhães, Paulo César Peréio, Milton Gonçalves.

What is Lucio Flavio's rating?

Lucio Flavio holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.