The Bandit Queen ( 1950 )

Overview

Zara Montalve, half Spanish and half America, returns to her native California in time to see her parents murdered for their hacienda and gold by Sheriff Jim Harding and his gang. Posing as Lola Belmont, an American visiting from Detroit, teams up with Joaquin Murietta, posing as Carlos Del Rio, to form a Robin-Hood type band that takes vengeance on the gang and restores stolen gold to its rightful owners, aided by militia leader Dan Hinsdale.

Top Cast

Barbara Britton

Zarra Montalvo, alias Lola Belmont

Willard Parker

Dan Hinsdale

Phillip Reed

Joaquin Murietta, alias Carlos del Rio

Barton MacLane

Sheriff Jim Harden

Martín Garralaga

Fr. Antonio

Thurston Hall

Governor

Victor Kilian

Don Jose Montalvo

Angelo Rossitto

Nino

Anna Demetrio

Maria

Paul Marion

Manuel, a Vigilante

Margia Dean

Carol Grayson

Pepe Hern

Raphael, a Vigilante

Carl Pitti

McWilliams (uncredited)