Bandit (R)
synopsis
In 1985, Gilbert Galvan Jr., a charming career criminal, escapes from a US prison in Michigan and crosses the border into Canada where he assumes the identity Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with Andrea, a caring social worker he can't provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he's exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub him The Flying Bandit. Addicted to the rush and money that provides his double life, Robert eventually turns to loanshark and reputed gangster Tommy Kay for bigger opportunities. But with Robert's notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sights of a ruthless detective who will stop at nothing to bring him down.
details
Suspense/Thriller, Drama
2 hr. 6 min.
Opened September 22nd, 2022
MovieGoer Review
In a bygone era, something like Bandit would have been a TV movie of the week. All these years later, it retains the look and feel of something not quite "theatrical" in its ambitions. If it has any future as a streaming rental, such hopes ... MORE
synopsis
In 1985, Gilbert Galvan Jr., a charming career criminal, escapes from a US prison in Michigan and crosses the border into Canada where he assumes the identity Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with Andrea, a caring social worker he can't provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he's exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub him The Flying Bandit. Addicted to the rush and money that provides his double life, Robert eventually turns to loanshark and reputed gangster Tommy Kay for bigger opportunities. But with Robert's notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sights of a ruthless detective who will stop at nothing to bring him down.
details
Suspense/Thriller, Drama
2 hr. 6 min.
Opened September 22nd, 2022
MovieGoer Review
In a bygone era, something like Bandit would have been a TV movie of the week. All these years later, it retains the look and feel of something not quite "theatrical" in its ambitions. If it has any future as a streaming rental, such hopes ... MORE
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