The Bandit
Il bandito
“A searing drama of moral and social chaos!”
Synopsis
Among others, Ernesto returns to Turin after the war from a German POW camp; his household destroyed and family deceased, he tries making an honest living.
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Il bandito (1946) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-29
Top Cast
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Anna Magnani
Lidia
Amedeo Nazzari
Ernesto
Carla Del Poggio
Maria
Carlo Campanini
Carlo
Eliana Banducci
Rosetta
Mino Doro
Mirko
Folco Lulli
Andrea
Mario Perrone
The hunchback
Amato Garbini
The tenant
Gianni Appelius
Signorina
Ruggero Madrigali
The black man
Thea Aimaretti
Tecla, the mistress
Alessandro Tedeschi
Stefano Albertini (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Lattuada
- Screenplay & Story
- Ettore Maria Margadonna, Oreste Biancoli, Mino Caudana, Alberto Lattuada, Piero Tellini, Tullio Pinelli
- Original Score
- Felice Lattuada
- Original Title
- Il bandito
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film, R.D.L.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Lattuada
Ettore Maria Margadonna, Oreste Biancoli, Mino Caudana, Alberto Lattuada, Piero Tellini, Tullio Pinelli
Felice Lattuada
Aldo Tonti
Mario Bonotti
Dino De Laurentiis, Luigi Rovere
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Lattuada
Director
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Ettore Maria Margadonna
Screenplay
Oreste Biancoli
Screenplay
Mino Caudana
Screenplay
Alberto Lattuada
Screenplay
Piero Tellini
Screenplay
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Mario Bonotti
Editor
Luigi Borzone
Production Design
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Felice Lattuada
Original Music Composer
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War: World War II
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Radiance Films
Films released by Radiance Films, built from the label's store catalogue. Refreshed 2026-09-08.
Radiance Films
Films released by Radiance Films, built from the label's store catalogue.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bandit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bandit about?
Among others, Ernesto returns to Turin after the war from a German POW camp; his household destroyed and family deceased, he tries making an honest living.
Who directed The Bandit?
The Bandit was directed by Alberto Lattuada.
Who stars in The Bandit?
The principal cast of The Bandit includes Anna Magnani, Amedeo Nazzari, Carla Del Poggio, Carlo Campanini, Eliana Banducci.
When was The Bandit released and how long is it?
The Bandit was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bandit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bandit was composed by Felice Lattuada.