The Last Bandit(1949)
They chased the rumor of gold 'cross half a continent...men who knew only how to rob and kill...and their women who lived only for love!
The Last Bandit Synopsis
About to marry Jim Plummer, Kate Foley runs off to Nevada when Ed Bagley convinces her a quick fortune can be made robbing gold shipments that are being transported by the railroad. In Bannock City she meets reformed-bandit Frank Plummer, posing as Frank Norris, brother of Jim Plummer, who has being going straight and working as an express shipment guard. Jim also shows up and plans a robbery by stealing a train and hiding it in an abandoned tunnel. The two brothers are on opposite sides of the law with the now-reformed Kate caught in the middle.
The Last Bandit (1949) is a western and romance film directed by Joseph Kane, released on February 25, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Bill Elliott, Lorna Gray, Forrest Tucker and Andy Devine. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Kane
- Writers:
- Thames Williamson, Luci Ward, Jack Natteford
- Cinematographer:
- Jack A. Marta
- Composer:
- R. Dale Butts
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Last Bandit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Elliott
as Frank Norris / Frank Plummer
Lorna Gray
as Kate Foley / Kate Sampson
Forrest Tucker
as Jim Plummer
Andy Devine
as Casey Brown
Jack Holt
as Mort Pemberton
Minna Gombell
as Winnie McPhail
Virginia Brissac
as Kate's Mother
- Louis Faust
Louis Faust
as Hank Morse
Stanley Andrews
as Jeff Baldwin
Martín Garralaga
as Patrick Moreno
Joseph Crehan
as Local No. 44 Engineer
Charles Middleton
as Blindfolded Circuit Rider
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Kane, written by Thames Williamson, Luci Ward and Jack Natteford.
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The Last Bandit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Last Bandit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Bandit online?
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The Last Bandit (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Last Bandit?
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The main cast of The Last Bandit (1949) includes Bill Elliott, Lorna Gray, Forrest Tucker, Andy Devine and Jack Holt. The film was directed by Joseph Kane. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Bandit released?
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The Last Bandit was released on February 25, 1949 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Last Bandit worth watching?
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The Last Bandit (1949) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.