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)Plots(1)
James Stewart stars as Mattie Appleyard, the leader of the group. After serving his time, Mattie retrieves a 25,000-dollar check from a banker who looked after his funds while he was in prison. Along with his two pals, Mattie intends to use the money to open up a general store and make a fresh start. Unfortunately for them, the banker and a former jailer both look to stand in the way of their dreams. George Kennedy, who also had role in Shenandoah, co-stars as Dock Council, the former prison official, and a young Kurt Russell appears in one of his first non-Disney films. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
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Western from the period of declining interest of the audience in this genre, when the production of classic westerns shifted to Europe and the phenomenon of so-called spaghetti westerns emerged. In the USA, significantly fewer films were made than a decade earlier, on the other hand, they no longer had such a stereotypical character and there were noticeable attempts at innovation and new perspectives on the phenomenon of the "wild west". Bandolero has a traditional form, but the characters are more complex, not black and white. Another positive aspect are the decent acting performances. The overall impression is 50%, genre enthusiasts can confidently add another 10-20%.
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