The Bandit Queen (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1950, The Bandit Queen is an adventure and western film directed by William Berke, running about 70 minutes. “She Sought Revenge With a WHIP...a GUN...a KISS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zara Montalve, half Spanish and half America, returns to her native California in time to see her parents murdered for their hacienda and gold by Sheriff Jim Harding and his gang. Posing as Lola Belmont, an American visiting from Detroit, teams up with Joaquin Murietta, posing as Carlos Del Rio, to form a Robin-Hood type band that takes vengeance on the gang and restores stolen gold to its rightful owners, aided by militia leader Dan Hinsdale.
Who’s in it. The Bandit Queen stars Barbara Britton as Zarra Montalvo, alias Lola Belmont, Willard Parker as Dan Hinsdale, Phillip Reed as Joaquin Murietta, alias Carlos del Rio and Barton MacLane as Sheriff Jim Harden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Bandit Queen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bandit Queen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bandit Queen tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bandit Queen (1950)?
- In US, The Bandit Queen is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Bandit Queen worth watching?
- The Bandit Queen holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bandit Queen?
- The Bandit Queen stars Barbara Britton, Willard Parker, Phillip Reed, Barton MacLane and Martín Garralaga.
- When was The Bandit Queen released?
- The Bandit Queen was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.