Bandits
Originally released in 1987. Bandits is a drama film. directed by Claude Lelouch.
Starring Jean Yanne, Marie-Sophie L., and Patrick Bruel
Synopsis
On the day Jean Gabin dies, a kidnaper who also takes a fortune in jewels heisted from Cartiers murders Simon Verini's wife. (Simon was fencing the jewels for a youthful gang who robbed Cartiers; he suspects them of the murder.) He's framed for the theft and spends ten years in prison, writing to his daughter, Marie-Sophie, who's 11 when he's sent away. Released, he reconnects to Marie-Sophie and to the young thieves, seeks revenge, and is quickly arrested again. She doesn't know what to make of her father, retreats to her Swiss fiancé, and is flummoxed when one of the young thieves falls for her. Is resolution possible when crime cuts across families and romance?
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 3, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jean Yanne
as L'Expert (Simon Verini)
Marie-Sophie L.
as La Princesse
Patrick Bruel
as Mozart
Charles Gérard
as Tonton
Corinne Marchand
as La Sainte Femme
Hélène Surgère
as La directrice de l’institution
Edwige Navarro
as Marie-Sophie, adolescente
Françoise Bette
as Michelle
Jean-Claude Bourbault
as Jean Claude
Christine Barbelivien
as Françoise Verini
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Films 13
- TF1 Films Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bandits about?
On the day Jean Gabin dies, a kidnaper who also takes a fortune in jewels heisted from Cartiers murders Simon Verini's wife. (Simon was fencing the jewels for a youthful gang who robbed Cartiers; h...
Who directed Bandits?
Bandits was directed by Claude Lelouch.
How long is Bandits?
Bandits has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Bandits released?
Bandits was released on June 3, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bandits?
The main cast of Bandits includes Jean Yanne, Marie-Sophie L., Patrick Bruel, Charles Gérard, Corinne Marchand.