Bandit! (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1956, Bandit! is an action and western film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 92 minutes. “THE CRY THAT ROCKED THE WORLD'S HOTTEST STRIP OF HELL!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American arms dealer Kennedy hopes to make a killing by selling to the "regulares" in the 1916 Mexican revolution. American mercenary Wilson favors the rebel faction headed by Escobar, and they plot to hijack Kennedy's arms; but Wilson also has his eye on Kennedy's wife. Raids, counter-raids, and escapes follow in a veritable hail of bullets.
Who’s in it. Bandit! stars Robert Mitchum as Wilson, Ursula Thiess as Lisa Kennedy, Gilbert Roland as Col. Escobar and Zachary Scott as Kennedy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, 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 Bandit! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bandit! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bandit! (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bandit! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bandit! worth watching?
- Bandit! holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bandit!?
- Bandit! stars Robert Mitchum, Ursula Thiess, Gilbert Roland, Zachary Scott and Rodolfo Acosta.
- When was Bandit! released?
- Bandit! was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.