The Bandit Queen (1950)

Zara Montalve, half Spanish and half America, returns to her native California in time to see her parents murdered for their hacienda and gold by Sheriff Jim Harding and his gang. Posing as... See full summary »

Director:

William Berke

Writers:

Orville H. Hampton (additional dialogue), Budd Lesser,

Stars:

Barbara Britton, Willard Parker, Phillip Reed

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Barbara Britton	...	Zarra Montalvo, alias Lola Belmont
Willard Parker	...	Dan Hinsdale
Phillip Reed	...	Joaquin Murietta, alias Carlos del Rio
Barton MacLane	...	Sheriff Jim Harden
Martin Garralaga	...	Fr. Antonio
Thurston Hall	...	Governor
Victor Kilian	...	Don Jose Montalvo
Angelo Rossitto	...	Nino (as Angie)
Anna Demetrio	...	Maria
Paul Marion	...	Manuel, a Vigilante
Pepe Hern	...	Raphael, a Vigilante
Lalo Rios	...	Juan, a Vigilante
Cecil Weston	...	Doña Montalvo (as Cecile Weston)
John Merton	...	Hank, Killer of Doña Montalvo
Carl Pitti	...	McWilliams, Outlaw Guarding Montalvo Estate

Storyline

Zara Montalve, half Spanish and half America, returns to her native California in time to see her parents murdered for their hacienda and gold by Sheriff Jim Harding and his gang. Posing as Lola Belmont, an American visiting from Detroit, teams up with Joaquin Murietta, posing as Carlos Del Rio, to form a Robin-Hood type band that takes vengeance on the gang and restores stolen gold to its rightful owners, aided by militia leader Dan Hinsdale.

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Plot Keywords:

california | corruption | revenge | murder | homestead | 

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Taglines:

EVERY MAN WAS A TARGET...for her lash...her bullets...her kisses!

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Genres:

Adventure | Western

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 December 1950 (USA)

Also Known As:

Zorros Tochter

Filming Locations:

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lippert Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

great western flick with female hero.

i enjoyed the singing and action sequences as well as the bull whip thing. its a real oater but the photography is above average and there are some interesting plot devices and twists that are not seen in a lot of other westerns.