IMDb > The Bonnie Parker Story (1958)

The Bonnie Parker Story (1958) More at IMDbPro »

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
5.5/10   117 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 6% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
William Witney
Writer:
Stanley Shpetner (writer)
Release Date:
20 February 1959 (West Germany) more
Genre:
Biography | Film-Noir more
Tagline:
She Lived Like A Woman, And Killed Like An Animal! more
Plot:
In the 1930s, amoral blonde tommy-gun girl Bonnie Parker cut a swath of bodies across the South-West... more | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
NewsDesk:
Etta James versus Beyonce: Divas duel No. 2
 (From Gold Derby. 5 February 2009, 3:12 PM, PST)
User Comments:
Should be a cult-movie more (5 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
Dorothy Provine ... Bonnie Parker
Jack Hogan ... Guy Darrow
Richard Bakalyan ... Duke Jefferson
Joe Turkel ... Chuck Darrow
William Stevens ... Paul Baxter
Ken Lynch ... Cook at Restaurant
Douglas Kennedy ... Tom Steel, Texas Ranger
Patricia Huston ... Chuck's Girl (as Patt Houston)
Joël Colin ... Bobby
Jeff Morris ... Marvin
James Beck ... Alvin (as Jim Beck)
Carolyn Hughes ... Contact Girl
Madeline Foy ... Mary, Ranger's Secretary
Sydney Lassick ... Scout Master
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents
Runtime:
79 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Certification:
West Germany:18
Company:
Albany Productions more

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Bonnie Parker: I didn't lose my nerve; I know right where I left it. more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Comments

   (Comment on this title)
6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
Should be a cult-movie, 22 March 2004
7/10
Author: pzanardo (pzanardo@math.unipd.it) from Padova, Italy

"The Bonnie Parker story" has the potential to be a cult movie. It is evident that a sad lack of bucks is the main cause of the faults of the film. No other reason, save some bizarre artistic choice, could justify the 1950s dresses and looks of the actors. within a 1930s story. And no bank-shot is shown all along the movie, another unwelcome by-product of a meagre budget.

In spite of its B-movie doom, "The Bonnie Parker story" has remarkable merits. The photography is accurate and evocative. The action scenes are realistic and very well filmed, the narration has a quick and smooth pace. The script oozes toughness and cynical wisecracking. In my opinion, a first rate job by the writer.

And then... that girl! That bomb of a wildcat-girl! Dorothy Provine is sensational, and not just for her stunningly gorgeous looks. Her aggressive, dynamic acting is unforgettable. She draws Bonnie's utterly amoral character, paired with an almost crazy courage, with a great force not lacking of subtlety. Huge fun to see her on the screen, especially when she ruthlessly ill-use and humiliate the male characters. An interesting, although undeveloped, side of Bonnie's psychology: she has an exclusive passion for command, while she seems not to give a damn for love. Well. let me give some credit to the little money used to make the movie. With a higher budget, probably they would have hired a more famous actress than Dorothy. What an enormous loss we escaped!

Dorothy Provine alone is largely enough to recommend "The Bonnie Parker story", but it's fair to take note of several other good sides of the movie.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (5 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Bonnie Parker Story (1958)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Bonnie and Clyde Dillinger Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Gun Smoke Dillinger
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Biography section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.