The Bandit Queen_
"She Sought Revenge With a WHIP...a GUN...a KISS!"
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.
Starring
Barbara Britton, Willard Parker, Phillip Reed
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Barbara Britton stars as Zarra Montalvo, alias Lola Belmont in The Bandit Queen.
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Year context
The Bandit Queen was released 76 years ago in 1950.
Overview
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...
The Bandit Queen is a Western, Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 10m.
CAST (13)
Barbara Britton
Zarra Montalvo, alias Lola Belmont
Willard Parker
Dan Hinsdale
Phillip Reed
Joaquin Murietta, alias Carlos del Rio
Barton MacLane
Sheriff Jim Harden
Martín Garralaga
Fr. Antonio
Thurston Hall
Governor
Victor Kilian
Don Jose Montalvo
Angelo Rossitto
Nino
Anna Demetrio
Maria
Paul Marion
Manuel, a Vigilante
Margia Dean
Carol Grayson
PH
Pepe Hern
Raphael, a Vigilante
CP
Carl Pitti
McWilliams (uncredited)
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What is The Bandit Queen about?
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.
How long is The Bandit Queen?
The Bandit Queen has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in The Bandit Queen?
The cast of The Bandit Queen includes Barbara Britton, Willard Parker, Phillip Reed, Barton MacLane, Martín Garralaga.
What is the rating of The Bandit Queen?
The Bandit Queen has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Western
Adventure
