Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: RTP1
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 5.0/10
Thieves Like Us
Overview
During an eclipse in 1984, an iconic gang of armed robbers is dismantled after robbery of the Banco de Portugal. Part of the group is arrested, the other is murdered. Two members are left together. This event is the result of an anonymous call. Who denounced them? “Racing Horses” tells this gang's story, emphasizing the individual motivations that led each member to choose this way of life. As a backdrop, the bathing area of a Portugal about to enter the European Economic Community.
This production, originally released in 2023, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Portugal.
- • Original Language: Portuguese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Tomás Alves
Teresa Tavares
João Vicente
Filipa Areosa
Ana Cristina Oliveira
Miguel Borges
Maria João Pinho
Miguel Guilherme
Seasons
Season 1
8 Episodes • Aired 2023-02-22
1981. Domingos and Olinda engage in a series of robberies, to one day buy their dream home. They are madly in love with each other. All changes when tricky Orlando suggests they rob a bank vault.