In the Rio de Janeiro Central Station, the infamous pickpocket Mão Leve meets Ernestina—a Northeastern girl looking for a job—with whom he falls in love. Willing to conquer her, the thief decides to abandon his life of crime, but soon finds out it won't be easy.
O Batedor de Carteiras is of 1 hour(s) and 23 minute(s). It is Produced By: Nova América Filmes, Livio Bruni Produções Cinematográficas. It was released on 1958-01-24.
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