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Crimes of Diogo Alves 1911 Directed by João Tavares Os Crimes de 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.

Country Portugal
Production Country Portugal
Language Portuguese
Spoken Language No Language
Release Date 25 April 1911
23 mins
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)