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The Gentleman Bandit
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The Gentleman Bandit

1981-05-06 · 96 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Drama · TV Movie

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 WaiteRalph WaiteFather Bernard Pagano
Julie BovassoJulie BovassoDoris
Jerry ZaksJerry ZaksCarl Schnee
Joe GrifasiJoe GrifasiDet. Esposito
Estelle ParsonsEstelle ParsonsMarjorie Seebode
Tom AldredgeTom AldredgeMonsignor Nicholson
Arthur FrenchArthur FrenchDet. Doerfler
Ed Van NuysL. Dene Wedge Jr.
Joe PonazeckiRon Clouser
Frances ChaneyFrances ChaneyRona Mintz
Sheila K. AdamsCarole Slintak
Joyce ReehlingJennifer Pollock
Charley LangCharley LangCharlie Sinzeri
Marta HeflinMarta HeflinMarie
Scotty BlochTheresa
Antonia ReyAntonia ReyGrandma Perez
Vincent SpanoVincent SpanoAngel Perez
William G. SchillingWilliam G. SchillingHospital Guard
Richard BackusRichard BackusAttorney
Sharon BrousVeronica

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