Bandits (1997)

Four female cons who have formed a band in prison get a chance to play at a police ball outside the walls. They take the chance to escape. Being on the run from the law they even make it to... See full summary »

Director:

Katja von Garnier

Writers:

Uwe Wilhelm, Katja von Garnier

Stars:

Katja Riemann, Jasmin Tabatabai, Nicolette Krebitz

4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Katja Riemann	...	Emma
Jasmin Tabatabai	...	Luna
Nicolette Krebitz	...	Angel
Jutta Hoffmann	...	Marie
Hannes Jaenicke	...	Schwarz
Werner Schreyer	...	West
Andrea Sawatzki	...	Ludwig
Oliver Hasenfratz	...	Schneider
August Schmölzer	...	Gunther
Heio von Stetten	...	Nick
Peter Sattmann	...	Gold
Peter Rühring	...	Gefängnisdirektor / Jail House Head
Irmhild Wagner	...	Gefängnispastorin / Prison Chaplain
Barbara M. Ahren	...	Innensenatorin Roth
Helga Storck	...	Aufseherin 1 / Custodian #1

Storyline

Four female cons who have formed a band in prison get a chance to play at a police ball outside the walls. They take the chance to escape. Being on the run from the law they even make it to sell their music and become famous outlaws.

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Plot Keywords:

prison escape | police | on the run | escape | woman | 

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Taglines:

They Always Wanted to be Famous... They Never Knew They'd be Wanted!

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality and some drug use

Details

Country:

Germany France

Language:

German English

Release Date:

3 July 1997 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Bandidas

Filming Locations:

Bad Neustadt, Bavaria, Germany

Box Office

Budget:

DEM 7,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,358, 26 September 1999, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$24,187, 31 October 1999

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bavaria Film, Flach Film, Lepetit Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Emma is holding West hostage outside of the bar, she pulls back the hammer on her gun. In the next shot, the hammer is at ease.

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Connections

References Thelma & Louise (1991)

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Soundtracks

Time Is Now
Vocals by Jasmin Tabatabai (as J. Tabatabai) / Nicolette Krebitz (as N. Krebitz) / Katja Riemann (as K. Riemann)
Lyrics by Nicolette Krebitz (as N. Krebitz) / Katja Riemann (as K. Riemann)
Music by Nicolette Krebitz (as N. Krebitz) / Jasmin Tabatabai (as J. Tabatabai)

User Reviews

Something new

I enjoyed this movie more than most of the American movies I've seen in the past year. It's also different from any other movies I've ever seen. The acting is great, and all of the characters are interesting...plus, I have to get the soundtrack. It's hard to find movies that are this original and entertaining.