Bandits (2001)
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Movie Image Action/Adventure, Crime/Gangster and Comedy
2 hrs. 03 min.
The true story of a trio of fugitives--two bank robbers and the woman they both love. When the suave irresistible Joe and his hypochondriac partner, Terry, escaped from prison, they cut a swath from Oregon through California, robbing banks in order to finance their scheme for a new--and somewhat legitimate life--south of the Border. In their wake, they leave a trail of chaos, disguises, wrecked automobiles -and an adoring public- while fleeing from the law. Their operation is running smoothly until they have an unexpected run-in with Kate, who is drawn to the thieves as a way to escape her ordinary life. Together Joe and Terry are the most successful bank robbers in U.S. history. To Kate, they also combine to make the perfect man. Things get more complicated when the police and media assume that Kate is their hostage and organize a massive manhunt to save her from the clutches of Joe and Terry.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some sexual content, language and violence.

Release Date: October 12, 2001 Nationwide. Showtimes & Tickets


Cast and Credits
Starring: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Troy Garity, Bobby Slayton
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Produced by: Michael Berk, Arnold Rifkin, David Hoberman, Ashok Amritraj, Paula Weinstein, Barry Levinson, Michael Birnbaum
Written by: Harley Peyton
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
 

Bill's Comments

Here is another Bruce Willis movie that we enjoyed. Karen usually hates Billy Bob Thornton, but even she had to admit that he played this role perfectly --- which means that he was very funny. Cate Blanchett was also very good as the unhappy housewife who gets drawn into the "gang" by circumstances. The plot makes no sense but who cares. It gets you chuckling and provides good escapist entertainment.