Directed by:
Andrew V. McLaglenScreenplay:
James Lee BarrettCinematography:
William H. ClothierComposer:
Jerry GoldsmithCast:
James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, George Kennedy, Andrew Prine, Will Geer, Clint Ritchie, Denver Pyle, Harry Carey Jr., Jock Mahoney, Dub Taylor (more)VOD (2)
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James Stewart and Dean Martin star as outlaws in Bandolero. The film begins as Dee Bishop and his gang are about to be hanged. The Scripture-spouting executioner turns out to be Dees brother Mace, who helps the desperadoes escape. They are pursued by a sheriff, whose lady friend is infatuated with Dee. The brothers try to go straight, but before they can make up their mind they find themselves surrounded by Mexican bandidos and are forced to team up with the sheriff to fight them off. (Shock Entertainment)
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A western from a period when public interest in the genre was waning, with the production of classic westerns shifting to Europe, giving rise to the phenomenon of so-called spaghetti westerns. In the USA, significantly fewer films were made than a decade earlier. However, they stopped being so formulaic, and there were attempts at innovation and new perspectives on the "Wild West" phenomenon. Bandolero! has a traditional form, but the characters are more nuanced and not just black-and-white. Another positive aspect is the decent acting performances. Overall impression: 50%, but genre enthusiasts can safely add another 10-20%.
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