Crimes of Diogo Alves (1909)

overview : 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.

Release Date : May 15, 1909

Runtime : 16m

Genre : Crime  Drama  

Companies : Portugália Filme

Countries : Portugal

Keywords : based on true story, short film