Bandidas

Bandidas

Year: 2006

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Directors: Espen Sandberg, Joachim Rønning

ActionComedyWesternCrime

When a ruthless robber baron strips them of everything they hold dear, a spirited, rough‑around‑the‑edges peasant woman and a polished, aristocratic heiress join forces. Together they pursue justice and vengeance, using daring, expertly planned heists to fight back and reclaim their lives.

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1

Injustice sparks rebellion

Tyler Jackson's ruthless claim over the land threatens María and Sara's families, pressuring them to the brink. The region's future hangs in the balance as his leverage grows and the poor suffer. The seed of defiance is planted amid the violence of the strike.

1880s Northern Mexico frontier
2

A vow of rebellion

Maria and Sara decide to become bank robbers to take back what was taken from their people. They set aside their differences to pursue a shared cause. This marks the birth of their unlikely alliance, the Bandidas.

shortly after the strike Their families' lands near the frontier
3

Training with a legend

Bill Buck, a legendary bank robber, tutors them in the grit and craft needed for big scores. The two women begin a rigorous program to master skills they will need on the road ahead.

early in their partnership Cliff above a wide river
4

Trust forged by danger

During a tense training session, María admits she cannot swim. Sara dives into the water to pull her to safety, forging a bond built on trust and mutual reliance.

same training day Edge of the cliff above the river
5

Rising notoriety

The pair quickly proves formidable, turning losses into disciplined teamwork that channels community anger into daring heists. Their actions begin to unsettle Jackson's grip on the region.

soon after training Across the border towns and countryside
6

Investigator hired

Quentin Cooke, a determined investigator, is hired by Jackson to track the bandits down. His presence raises the stakes as the women plan bigger scores.

as the crimes escalate Jackson's operation in the region
7

Capture and recruitment

The Bandidas capture Cooke and seduce him into helping them, complicating loyalties and broadening their influence. His unexpected cooperation reshapes the balance of power.

mid-crime spree Their hideout
8

Cooke sees the truth

Cooke begins to suspect Jackson's guilt as he uncovers that Sara's father was murdered. A larger truth about the land baron's crimes starts to emerge, deepening the stakes.

as trust grows Investigation scene and camps
9

Romance and rivalry

Tensions rise as Maria and Sara vie for Cooke's attention and respect. The dynamic among the trio grows complex while their criminal plans expand.

ongoing Their shared base
10

Gold on the move

Jackson orchestrates moving the treasury's gold onto a train headed toward US territories. The stakes rise as the heist shifts from local scores to a continental-scale operation.

mid-journey Gold transport route toward the train line
11

Betrayal and pursuit

Mid-journey, Jackson betrays the Mexican government, insisting the treasury be seized for himself. The Bandidas chase him along the tracks, intensifying the pursuit.

mid-journey Train tracks and surrounding rail corridor
12

Sara ends the threat

In a climactic moment, Sara fires the decisive shot that ends Jackson's threat without sinking to the violence they despise. The immediate danger is finally removed.

climax On the tracks during the chase
13

Aftermath and heartbreak

Quentin meets his fiancée, a personal complication that leaves María heartbroken. The two women are free to pursue their futures, their partnership intact but tested.

aftermath Quentin's personal moment and town
14

A new horizon in Europe

María and Sara ride toward Europe, eyes set on bigger banks and broader opportunities. Their alliance marches forward into a continent ripe with possibilities.

post-climax Europe
15

Enduring partnership and hopeful future

The partnership forged in hardship proves resilient, inspiring continued deeds for justice. They side-step the old rules and chart a rebellious, hopeful future together.

epilogue

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