The Bandit
Director: Lima Barreto
In the time of the "cangaceiros" in the badlands of the Northeast of Brazil, the cruel Captain Galdino Ferreira and his band abduct the schoolteacher Olívia, expecting to receive a ransom for her. However, one of his men, Teodoro, falls in love and flees with her through the arid backcountry chased by the brigands.
Cast
Milton Ribeiro
Capitão Galdino Ferreira
Alberto Ruschel
Teodoro
Marisa Prado
Olívia
Vanja Orico
Maria Clódia
Zé do Norte
Ze, the singing outlaw
Adoniran Barbosa
Mané Mole
Ricardo Campos
Tortured bandit
Nieta Junqueira
Woman in tears
Nicolau Sala
Neusa Veras
João Batista Giotto
Leonel Pinto
In brief
The Bandit (1953) is a drama, adventure, western film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 30 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 45min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Bandit online?
We're currently checking availability of The Bandit across streaming services. Availability varies; it's worth checking major platforms such as Netflix, Max and Prime Video.
How long is The Bandit?
The Bandit runs 105 minutes (1h 45min).
What rating does The Bandit have?
The Bandit has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 30 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Bandit from?
The Bandit was released in 1953.
Similar Films
Movies
Mille scudi
2020
Wavy
2021
Peak Obsession
2019
Wavy 2
2022
Summit Fever
2021
SPLIT
2023
The Mountain Why
2020
The POLAR STAR
2023
Bacurau
2019
Morte di un bandito