The Bandit Queen
“She Sought Revenge With a WHIP...a GUN...a KISS!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Margia Dean
Carol Grayson
Pepe Hern
Raphael, a Vigilante
Carl Pitti
McWilliams (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Victor West, Budd Lesser
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- The Bandit Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Lippert Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Victor West, Budd Lesser
Albert Glasser
Ernest Miller
William Berke
Department Leadership Roster
Victor West
Writer
Budd Lesser
Writer
William Berke
Producer
William Berke
Director
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bandit Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Bandit Queen includes Barbara Britton, Willard Parker, Phillip Reed, Barton MacLane, Martín Garralaga.
When was The Bandit Queen released and how long is it?
The Bandit Queen was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bandit Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bandit Queen was composed by Albert Glasser.