Bandolero!
Bandolero!

Bandolero!

1968Movie106 minEnglish

Posing as a hangman, Mace Bishop arrives in town with the intention of freeing a gang of outlaws, including his brother, from the gallows. Mace urges his younger brother to give up crime. The sheriff chases the brothers to Mexico. They join forces, however, against a group of Mexican bandits.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users72%
Director: Andrew V. McLaglenGenres: Western, Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Romance, War

Plot Summary

In 1880s Mexico, two outlaw brothers, Dee and Lance Bishop, flee across the border with a stolen fortune and a kidnapped woman, Maria Stoner. They are pursued by a relentless Texas Ranger, Eli Cross, who is determined to bring them to justice, or at least recover the stolen gold. Their journey is fraught with danger as they encounter bandits, Mexican revolutionaries, and their own internal conflicts.

Critical Reception

Bandolero! received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its star power and action sequences, though some found its plot to be somewhat formulaic. Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its classic Western elements and the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film boasts a strong cast, led by two legendary actors, James Stewart and Marlon Brando.
  • Features exciting action sequences and a classic Western narrative.
  • Some reviewers noted that the plot could be predictable, lacking originality.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's entertainment value, the performances of its iconic stars, and the classic Western action. Some found the story a bit thin, but overall, it was considered a solid entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film reunited James Stewart and Marlon Brando for the second and final time; their only other collaboration was the 1959 Western 'The Wreck of the Mary Deare'.

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John Chard

John Chard

One boy goes with Quantrill, the other goes with Sherman. Bandolero! is directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and written by Stanley Hough and James Lee Barrett. It stars James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch and George Kennedy. A Panavision...