The Bandit (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1969, The Bandit is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Carlo Lizzani, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Sicily, 1865. Two peasants, Gramigna and his father are tricked by Baron Nardò and robbed of their field, which then the baron lets to Assunta, her daughter Gemma and her fiancé Ramarro. Determined to take revenge, Gramigna begins to hunt down Nardò's complicit mediators. Unbeknownst to Gramigna, Gemma, to escape her arranged marriage, goes after him. Love and violence will follow all till their desperate ends.
Who’s in it. The Bandit stars Gian Maria Volonté as Gramigna, Stefania Sandrelli as Gemma, Luigi Pistilli as Ramarro and Ivo Garrani as il Barone Nardò, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Bandit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bandit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bandit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bandit (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bandit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bandit worth watching?
- The Bandit holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bandit?
- The Bandit stars Gian Maria Volonté, Stefania Sandrelli, Luigi Pistilli, Ivo Garrani and Assen Milanov.
- When was The Bandit released?
- The Bandit was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.