BANDIT: Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert & Mel Gibson Headline the New Thriller Based on a True Story

Mel Gibson, once again, taking over for the now retired Bruce Willis in the cameo department, is back along with Josh Duhamel and Elisha Cuthbert. The new, true to life thriller is called Bandit and we’ve got your first look trailer and key art below!

BANDIT

In Theaters & On Demand September 23, 2022

In 1985, Gilbert Galvan Jr (Josh Duhamel), a charming career criminal, escapes from a US prison in Michigan and crosses the border into Canada where he assumes the identity Robert Whiteman. After falling in love with Andrea (Elisha Cuthbert), a caring social worker he can’t provide for, he turns to robbing banks and discovers that he’s exceptionally good at it. Under the guise of a security analyst, Robert begins flying around the country robbing multiple cities in a day, eventually catching the attention of national news outlets that dub himThe Flying Bandit. Addicted to the rush and money that provides his double life, Robert eventually turns to loanshark and reputed gangster Tommy Kay (Mel Gibson) for bigger opportunities. But with Robert’s notoriety growing in record time, he is put into the direct sights of a ruthless detective (Nestor Carbonell) who will stop at nothing to bring him down.

Directed by: Allan Ungar

Written by: Kraig Wenman

Cast: Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert, Nestor Carbonell, Mel Gibson

Genre: Drama

MPA Rating: R for sexual content, language and some violence

Distributor: Quiver Distribution / Redbox Originals

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