Bandits (1997)

Bandits (1997)
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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. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Starring:
Katja RiemannJasmin Tabatabai, (more)
Director(s):
Katja von Garnier
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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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. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
110 mins

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Director(s):
Katja von Garnier
Writer(s):
Uwe WilhelmKatja von Garnier
Producer(s):
Molly von FuerstenbergElvira SenftHarald Kügler
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Humor, Sexual Situations, Violence, Substance Abuse)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Katja W.

    Excellent movie. Highly recommended.

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    Alexandra C.

    A true reflection of what it is to be a young adult in Europe, living life on the wild side. At the same time it explores the bond and trials and tribulations of female friendship. It is not all about shopping and men...there is more to life

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    William H.

    Four women meet up in a prison, and form an all woman's band. Hijinks ensue, as the 4 women escape their captives, and begin a whirlwind "tour" of central Europe. Their demo is released by a record company, and the four escapees become overnight sensations. Think "BONNIE AND CLYDE" meets "A HARD DAYS NIGHT". The movie IS A MUSICAL, with some great songs in the Alternative genre. There are love interests, lots of near escapes, and a bittersweet ending typical of the conflict in german culture, between the stiff upper class, and the criminal "ROCK AND ROLL" philosophy of anything goes. Lots of fun, lots of music, and easy to watch even tho in german.

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