What is bandolero?

"Bandolero!" is a 1968 Western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and starring James Stewart, Dean Martin, Raquel Welch, and George Kennedy. The movie is set in the American West and follows the story of two brothers, Mace and Dee Bishop (played by Stewart and Martin, respectively). The plot revolves around Dee being sentenced to hang, while Mace impersonates a hangman to rescue him. They become involved in a bank robbery gone wrong, take a widow named Maria Stoner (played by Welch) as a hostage, and attempt to escape into Mexico while being pursued by a posse led by Sheriff July Johnson (played by Kennedy).

The film is notable for its blend of action, drama, and comedic elements and features themes of redemption and the harsh realities of frontier life. The performances by the main cast, especially the chemistry between Stewart and Martin, are highlights of the film. "Bandolero!" is recognized as a classic example of the Western genre from the late 1960s.