Bandidos da Falange (1983)

Name: Bandidos da Falange
Rating: 8.0

Rating: 8.0

Synopsis

The plot begins in 1975 with the death of Paulo Alberto, a criminal who leaves his mistress Marluce a watch containing diamonds from his last robbery. Corrupt police officer Tito Lívio and serious Lucena are tasked with finding the jewels. Meanwhile, at Ilha Grande Prison, Jorge Fernando, Paulo Alberto's cousin, is detained. He wants to recover the diamonds and now commands the faction. While searching for Marluce, Tito Lívio is investigated by prosecutor Álvaro and later arrested in Ilha Grande. There, he kills Jorge Fernando and takes command of the Falange. Junior, son of Pinheiro de Melo, owner of a front car dealership and arms dealer, is appointed the new head of the already weakened organization.

First Air Date: 1983-01-10

Last Air Date: 1983-02-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 20

Created By: Aguinaldo Silva

Networks: TV Globo

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Top Cast

Betty Faria as Marluce
José Wilker as Tito Lívio
Stênio Garcia as Lucena
Gracindo Júnior as Álvaro
Tânia Alves as Glória
José Dumont as Valdir
Roberto Bonfim as Bira
Arnaud Rodrigues as Gaguinho
Yolanda Cardoso as Dona Neném
Jonas Bloch as Gilberto

Seasons

None (1983)

In Baixada Fluminense, Marluce receives a watch with stolen diamonds from Paulo Alberto. The greed for fortune leads to the creation of Falange Vermelha, a criminal organization that plunges the region into a bloodthirsty war.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: 1975: The Origins - Part 1 (1983-01-10)

Paulo Alberto robs a lady and takes a valuable watch. Paulo lies to Tito saying he didn't steal anything and his friend prepares an ambush. Marluce guards Paulo's treasure.
Ep. 2: 1975: The Origins - Part 2 (1983-01-11)

Marluce asks Gilberto for help with Tito. Valdir ends up arrested in Bira and Gaguinho's place. Lucena tells Tito to return Pinheiro's gift. Marluce wraps the watch.
Ep. 3: 1975: The Origins - Part 3 (1983-01-12)

Valdir kills Jacaré. Jorge does not agree to make a deal with Lucena. Tito Lívio tells Denise that Marluce has a treasure. Bira and Gaguinho rob a jewelry store.
Ep. 4: 1975: The Origins - Part 4 (1983-01-13)

Álvaro asks Jorge for help, but he refuses. Sílvia is scared by the invasion of her home. Lucena scolds Tito Lívio. Jorge invites Valdir to his group.
Ep. 5: 1975: The Origins - Part 5 (1983-01-14)

Denise goes to Marluce's house and fights for her rights as a widow. Junior saves Kátia and escapes from the clinic. Álvaro refuses Lucena's protection. Denise visits Jorge in prison.
Ep. 6: 1975: The Origins - Part 6 (1983-01-15)

Marluce decides to tell the police everything. Tito Lívio surprises Marluce and threatens her with death. Bira and Gaguinho rob a bank. Lucena and Álvaro save Marluce.
Ep. 7: 1977: The Organization - Part 1 (1983-01-17)

Álvaro tries to talk to Marluce, but she runs away. Prisoners go on hunger strike. Glória visits Valdir in prison and exchanges letters with him. Junior has an accident.
Ep. 8: 1977: The Organization - Part 2 (1983-01-18)

Junior is taken to the hospital and the police discover that the car is stolen. Bira and Gaguinho decipher Jorge's letter and prepare the coup with the gang. Marluce is in danger.
Ep. 9: 1977: The Organization - Part 3 (1983-01-19)

Gaguinho delivers the package to Espanhola to leave at the prison with Falange. Bira and Gaguinho prepare for the bank robbery. Tito Lívio threatens Neném. Marluce makes a decision.
Ep. 10: 1977: The Organization - Part 4 (1983-01-20)

Bira and Gaguinho rob a bank and send money to the Falange members who are in prison. Tito Lívio tries to get the treasure with Marluce and Lucena surprises him.
Ep. 11: 1977: The Organization - Part 5 (1983-01-21)

Gladys and Tito Lívio are sentenced to prison. Marluce and Gilberto stay together. Lucena confesses. Sílvia leaves Álvaro. Bira, Gaguinho and their companions rob a penthouse.
Ep. 12: 1979: The War - Part 1 (1983-01-22)

Lucena decides to investigate the Falange. It's Valdir's turn to run away. Tito Lívio wants to become the leader of the Falange and challenges Jorge. Álvaro and Sílvia rehearse a reconciliation.
Ep. 13: 1979: The War - Part 2 (1983-01-24)

Valdir runs away from the Island and arrives at the apartment. Lucena interrogates Pinheiro. Marluce has a bad feeling about Gilberto. Jorge is punished and goes to solitary confinement.
Ep. 14: 1979: The War - Part 3 (1983-01-25)

Tito Lívio reveals where Valdir is hiding. Jorge needs to reorganize the Falange inside the prison. Marluce has a bad feeling. Gilberto carries out a dangerous police operation.
Ep. 15: 1979: The War - Part 4 (1983-01-26)

Anjinho gives himself up, but ends up shooting a police officer. Marluce cries desperately. Jorge takes revenge on Tito Lívio with the help of Espanhola. Valdir decides not to give himself up.
Ep. 16: 1981: The Fall - Part 1 (1983-01-31)

The population celebrates Valdir's death. Tito Lívio joins the Falange and decides to recover the treasure with Marluce. Porky arrives on the island. Glória decides to take revenge in Valdir’s name.
Ep. 17: 1981: The Fall - Part 2 (1983-02-01)

Pinheiro looks for Rita and surprises her. Glória gives up on revenge and finds an enemy. Marluce is warned by the man at the cemetery that she is in danger.
Ep. 18: 1981: The Fall - Part 3 (1983-02-02)

Lucena interrogates Amadeus and Soninha. Tito Lívio kills Jorge before fleeing. Marluce looks for the watch in the cemetery and takes it home. Tito Lívio reunites with his family.
Ep. 19: 1981: The Fall - Part 4 (1983-02-03)

Bira is arrested. Soninha tells more details about Falange. Tito Lívio steals Neném. Espanola leaves the island. Marluce tries to escape, but ends up surrounded.
Ep. 20: 1981: The Fall - Part 5 (1983-02-04)

Neném kills Tito Lívio and ends up in prison. Marluce throws Paulo Alberto's treasure into the sea and goes to Macaé. The Falange is reorganizing itself inside and outside the prison and has new leaders.