The Bandit Queen (1950)
She Sought Revenge With a WHIP...a GUN...a KISS!
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.
Director: William Berke
Genre: Western, Adventure
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: December 22, 1950
Cast
- Barbara Britton - Zarra Montalvo, alias Lola Belmont
- Willard Parker - Dan Hinsdale
- Phillip Reed - Joaquin Murietta, alias Carlos del Rio
- Barton MacLane - Sheriff Jim Harden
- Martín Garralaga - Fr. Antonio
- Thurston Hall - Governor
- Victor Kilian - Don Jose Montalvo
- Angelo Rossitto - Nino
- Anna Demetrio - Maria
- Paul Marion - Manuel, a Vigilante
Screenplay
Music: Albert Glasser
Cinematography: Ernest Miller
Production: Lippert Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Spaghetti Western, Classic Western Stories
Keywords
california, revenge, murder, wild west
More Films by Director: William Berke
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bandit Queen 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 directed The Bandit Queen?
- The Bandit Queen was directed by William Berke.
- Who stars in The Bandit Queen?
- The Bandit Queen stars Barbara Britton, Willard Parker, Phillip Reed, Barton MacLane, Martín Garralaga, Thurston Hall.
- How long is The Bandit Queen?
- The Bandit Queen has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Bandit Queen?
- The Bandit Queen is a Western, Adventure film.
- Where was The Bandit Queen produced?
- The Bandit Queen was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Bandit Queen?
- The themes of The Bandit Queen include: Spaghetti Western, Classic Western Stories.