

The Gentleman Bandit
1981-05-06 · 96 min · ★ 5.7
Based on the real-life ordeal of Baltimore priest Bernard Pagano, who was accused of several armed robberies in the late Seventies.
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- Directors
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Production companies
- Highgate Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ralph WaiteFather Bernard Pagano
Julie BovassoDoris
Jerry ZaksCarl Schnee
Joe GrifasiDet. Esposito
Estelle ParsonsMarjorie Seebode
Tom AldredgeMonsignor Nicholson
Arthur FrenchDet. Doerfler
Frances ChaneyRona Mintz
Charley LangCharlie Sinzeri
Marta HeflinMarie
Antonia ReyGrandma Perez
Vincent SpanoAngel Perez
William G. SchillingHospital Guard
Richard BackusAttorneyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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