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James Stewart and Dean Martin are brothers who kidnap Raquel Welch and head for Mexico. Non-stop Western action and great photography.
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Format:DVD
Sure, James Stewart and Dean Martin have been in better westerns, THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE and RIO BRAVO, to name a few. Both of the aforementioned classics had John Wayne. The Duke isn't needed here in this great little romp and stomp and Jimmy and Dino had to have a blast playing the bad guys for a change. BANDOLERO! has some great scenes outside of Raquel Welch baking in the Mexican sun. It's well paced, anti-cliched, yet true to the formula Andrew V. McLaglen honed his craft on. Jerry Goldsmith delivers a haunting soundtrack.
By T O'Brien
Format:VHS Tape
Bandolero! is a very good western with a great cast and exciting action. Starring James Stewart and Dean Martin as Mace and Dee Bishop, it tells the story of these two outlaw brothers running from a sheriff and his posse into Mexico. The Bishop gang rides into Bandolero country, bandit country. Obviously, the posse must follow.
This cast is exceptional for a western. Besides Stewart and Martin, there is George Kennedy, Raquel Welch, Andrew Prine, Harry Carey, Rudy Diaz, Denver Pyle, and even Dub Taylor in one scene. Welch's Spanish accent drifts in and out, but she is still pretty good. Stewart and Martin are perfect as brothers reunited in southern Texas. Much of this movie was filmed at John Wayne's Alamo Village, which is most apparent in the final battle between the Bishops and the banditos. This movie is very exciting with good action and a catchy musical score. As pointed out by other reviews, this was obviously influenced by spaghetti westerns. The video isn't of the best quality, but still worthwhile. I hope this is put on DVD soon. Don't miss!
By gobirds2
Format:VHS Tape
This 1968 Western seems to have been greatly influenced by the ï¿Spaghetti Westernï¿ enjoying great popularity in America at the time right down to Jerry Goldsmithï¿s score complete with a whistler rendering the main title theme. Director Andrew V. McLaglen must have given way to the wishes of the producers on these points. However influences of John Ford still remain in the casting of James Stewart, the Cinematography of William Clothier and McLaglenï¿s persistence on rambunctious comic direction thanks to Dean Martin and Sheriff George Kennedyï¿s cronies and if you can believe that James Stewart and Dean Martin are really brothers. Raquel Welch seems like the odd girl out in this film as the outlaw brothersï¿ gang escapes across the Mexican border with Kennedyï¿s posse in pursuit. The opening scene is a classic and the over-the-top finale is quite good. This is one of Jerry Goldsmithï¿s best action-Western scores. This is an enjoyable film all around. The cast also includes Andrew Prine, Will Geer, Denver Pyle, Perry Lopez and veteran character actor Dub Taylor. This VHS tape is recorded in 2-channel stereo and sounds great.
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Great looking DVD
Typical oater. Jimmy Stewart and Racquel Welch save it from being completely forgettable. Stewart and Dean Martin play brothers who fought on opposite sides of the civil war, but... Read more
Published on July 15 2004 by David C. Read
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good western with excellent cast
Bandolero! is a very good western that never slows down from beginning to end. This may seem like your typical western but it is a step above the rest. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2004 by T O'Brien
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully photographed western
Just out on DVD, 20th Century-Fox's "Bandolero!" was originally released in June of 1968, most likely for the rural theatre and summer drive-in market. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004 by R. Monteith
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One Word Makes It All Worthwhile!
I enjoyed this movie (what's not to like? Dean and Jimmy? ) One thing stands out; it is Raquel Welch, in her questionable Spanish accent, saying to Deano... Read more
Published on Dec 22 1999 by mary
4.0 out of 5 stars
One Word Makes It All Worthwhile!
I enjoyed this movie (what's not to like? Dean and Jimmy? ) One thing stands out; it is Raquel Welch, in her questionable Spanish accent, saying to Deano... Read more
Published on Dec 22 1999 by mary
4.0 out of 5 stars
Passable Western.
I think Jimmie Stewart does the best job as the older, seemingly more responsible brother. Early on he impersonates a hangman, rescues his brother and then robs a bank on the way... Read more
Published on Sep 28 1999
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