Bandits (1997)
Directed by Katja von Garnier
Genres - Drama, Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Chase Movie, Escape Film, Road Movie |
Release Date - Sep 24, 1999 (USA) |
Run Time - 150 min. |
Countries - Germany, France |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Bhob Stewart
Katja von Garnier (Making Up!) made her feature directorial debut with this German musical comedy-drama about the Bandits, a quartet of female prisoners who rely on music to escape their surroundings. Then they escape for real. During a policeman's ball, they make a getaway and head north to get a hidden cash stash and ship out to South America. Along the way, they take an American hostage and give impromptu concerts. The group skyrockets to fame and cult celebrity status due to the continual airing of their tunes on the radio while they flee the police. Shown at the 1997 Toronto and German film festivals.
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ex-convict, fame, music, prison-escape, rock-band