The Last Bandit
“They chased the rumor of gold 'cross half a continent...men who knew only how to rob and kill...and their women who lived only for love!”
Synopsis
About to marry Jim Plummer, Kate Foley runs off to Nevada when Ed Bagley convinces her a quick fortune can be made robbing gold shipments that are being transported by the railroad. In Bannock City she meets reformed-bandit Frank Plummer, posing as Frank Norris, brother of Jim Plummer, who has being going straight and working as an express shipment guard. Jim also shows up and plans a robbery by stealing a train and hiding it in an abandoned tunnel. The two brothers are on opposite sides of the law with the now-reformed Kate caught in the middle.
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Bill Elliott
Frank Norris / Frank Plummer
Lorna Gray
Kate Foley / Kate Sampson
Forrest Tucker
Jim Plummer
Andy Devine
Casey Brown
Jack Holt
Mort Pemberton
Minna Gombell
Winnie McPhail
Virginia Brissac
Kate's Mother
Louis Faust
Hank Morse
Stanley Andrews
Jeff Baldwin
Martín Garralaga
Patrick Moreno
Joseph Crehan
Local No. 44 Engineer
Charles Middleton
Blindfolded Circuit Rider
George Backus
Fireman (uncredited)
George Bell
Deputy (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Bert (uncredited)
John Bose
Townsman (uncredited)
Bob Burns
Townsman (uncredited)
George Chesebro
Rolley Beggs (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 25, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kane
- Screenplay & Story
- Thames Williamson
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- The Last Bandit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Kane
Thames Williamson, Luci Ward, Jack Natteford
R. Dale Butts
Jack A. Marta
Arthur Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Roberts
Editor
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Thames Williamson
Screenplay
Joseph Kane
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Bandit
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What is The Last Bandit about?
About to marry Jim Plummer, Kate Foley runs off to Nevada when Ed Bagley convinces her a quick fortune can be made robbing gold shipments that are being transported by the railroad. In Bannock City she meets reformed-bandit Frank Plummer, posing as Frank Norris, brother of Jim Plummer, who has being going straight and working as an express shipment guard. Jim also shows up and plans a robbery by stealing a train and hiding it in an abandoned tunnel. The two brothers are on opposite sides of the law with the now-reformed Kate caught in the middle.
Who directed The Last Bandit?
The Last Bandit was directed by Joseph Kane.
Who stars in The Last Bandit?
The principal cast of The Last Bandit includes Bill Elliott, Lorna Gray, Forrest Tucker, Andy Devine, Jack Holt.
When was The Last Bandit released and how long is it?
The Last Bandit was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Bandit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Bandit was composed by R. Dale Butts.