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The Bandit

1996·Movie
2h 8min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The film tells the story of a group of bandits captured in the Cudi Mountains 35 years ago. All of them have died, either from illness or vendettas; only Baran (Şener Şen) survives. After serving his 35-year sentence, Baran is released from Viranşehir Prison and learns that his birthplace is now submerged under the waters of a dam. Ceren Ana (Zübeyde Erden) tells him about the past. Baran is imprisoned because of the betrayal of his old friend Berfo (Kamran Usluer). Berfo stole the bandits gold, bought his childhood love Keje (Sermin Hürmeriç) from her father, and fled to Istanbul. While Baran is searching for Keje, he encounters a young man named Cumali (Uğur Yücel). These two men find solace in each other to avoid being swept away by the storms of the big city. And in this world where violence, betrayal, passion, boundless love and hatred intertwine, they try to survive.
Revenge ThrillerGritty Crime DramaBetrayal & LoyaltyUrban UnderworldHard-boiled NarrativeTurkish Cinema ClassicVengeance QuestDark & IntenseCharacter-Driven Action

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Is The Bandit worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bandit rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Bandit?

2 h 8 min

The Bandit runs 2 h 8 min.

What language is The Bandit in?

Turkish

It was made in Turkish. Produced in Türkiye.