
"The Bandit" is a ruthless yet intelligent hitman, feared and respected by all crime bosses for his ability to carry out brutal assignments without leaving a trace. Once he accepts a contract, nothing can stop him—until he meets a woman who shakes his focus and makes him vulnerable.
Directed by Gilberto de Anda, Bandit leans on a strong ensemble — Gilberto de Anda, Julio Aldama Jr., Patricia Muñoz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2000.
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Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man Jimmy Conlon has seen better days. Longtime best friend of a mob boss, Jimmy is haunted by the sins of his past—as well as a dogged police detective who’s been one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. But when Jimmy’s estranged son becomes a target, Jimmy must make a choice between the crime family he chose and the real family he abandoned long ago. Now, with nowhere safe to turn, Jimmy has just one night to figure out exactly where his loyalties lie and to see if he can finally make things right.
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