Crimes of Diogo Alves (1911)
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.
Director:
João Tavares
Writers:
Lino Ferreira, João Freire Correia.
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Alfredo de Sousa as Diogo Alves |
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Amélia Soares as Parreirinha (Diogo's lover) |
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Gertrudes Lima as Criança testemunha (girl witness) |
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Alberto Ghira as Victim with a gun |
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Narciso Vaz as Membro da Quadrilha (gang member) |
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Artur Braga as Membro da Quadrilha (gang member) |
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José Climaco as Membro da Quadrilha (gang member) |
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Frederico Matos as Criado do Médico (doctor's servant) |
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Alda Soares as Victim with bundle of clothes |
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Antônio Leal as Médico (doctor) |
| Crew | João Freire Correia | Cinematography |
| Directing | João Tavares | Director |
| Production | João Freire Correia | Producer |
| Camera | Manuel Cardoso Pereira | Camera Operator |
| Production | Manuel Cardoso Pereira | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Lino Ferreira | Screenplay |
| Writing | João Freire Correia | Screenplay |