Directed by:
Katja von GarnierCinematography:
Torsten BreuerCast:
Katja Riemann, Jasmin Tabatabai, Nicolette Krebitz, Jutta Hoffmann, Hannes Jaenicke, Andrea Sawatzki, August Schmölzer, Heio von Stetten, Peter Sattmann (more)Plots(1)
Four female cons form a rock band in prison as part of a rehabilitation programme. They use the chance of a performance at a policeman’s ball to escape. A music producer who has their demo tape notices the media coverage of the quartet and scents a business opportunity. And indeed, with his help the “Bandits” become overnight stars. They manage to elude capture at a concert by taking a tourist hostage. With their captive in the car, and detectives hot on their heels, they head for Hamburg’s port, where a ship is waiting to sail them to America. (Berlinale)
(more)Cast
![Katja Riemann](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/834/162834245_f1d6ef.jpg)
Katja Riemann
West Germany
Best movies:
Comedian Harmonists (1997)
Bandits (1997)
The Foster Boy (2011)
![Jasmin Tabatabai](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/987/168987838_9jjksb.jpg)
Jasmin Tabatabai
Iran
Best movies:
No Place to Go (2000)
The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008)
Bandits (1997)
![Nicolette Krebitz](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/787/168787263_nz0meq.jpg)
Nicolette Krebitz
West Germany
Best movies:
The Tunnel (2001)
Bandits (1997)
Lollipop Monster (2011)
![Jutta Hoffmann](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/532/160532017_1556d7.jpg)
Jutta Hoffmann
German Empire
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Blauvogel (1979)
Spur der Steine (1966)
![Hannes Jaenicke](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/422/159422181_c8e36d.jpg)
Hannes Jaenicke
West Germany
Best movies:
Knockin' on Heaven's Door (1997)
Mulan (1998)
Bandits (1997)
![Andrea Sawatzki](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/147/172/147172500_dc4326.jpg)
Andrea Sawatzki
West Germany
Best movies:
Life Is All You Get (1997)
Bandits (1997)
Vom Atmen unter Wasser (2008) (TV movie)
![August Schmölzer](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/263/158263702_632d38.jpg)
August Schmölzer
Austria
Best movies:
Schindler's List (1993)
Downfall (2004)
Bandits (1997)
![Heio von Stetten](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/422/159422249_5fa994.jpg)
Heio von Stetten
West Germany
Best movies:
Das ewige Lied (1997) (TV movie)
Bandits (1997)
Rosenstrasse (2003)
![Peter Sattmann](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/683/158683230_1e4b5b.jpg)
Peter Sattmann
Germany
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Polizeiruf 110 (1971) (series)
Mann tut was Mann kann (2012)
![Peter Rühring](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/660/160660726_283b46.jpg)
Peter Rühring
German Empire
Best movies:
The English Patient (1996)
Bandits (1997)
Nichts als die Wahrheit (1999)
![Barbara M. Ahren](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/719/159719132_441980.jpg)
Barbara M. Ahren
Austria
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Die Cleveren - Du stirbst, wie ich es will! (1998) (TV movie)
The Swindle (1997)
![Peter Weiß](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/502/166502213_f82969.jpg)
Peter Weiß
West Germany
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Zuckerbaby (1985)
Polizeiruf 110 (1971) (series)
![Sarah Camp](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/671/160671815_5a6a90.jpg)
Sarah Camp
Germany
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Aimee & Jaguar (1999)
Cherry Blossoms (2008)
Oliver Hasenfratz
Germany
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Der König von St. Pauli (1998) (series)
Tatort (1970) (series)
![Edeltraud Schubert](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/665/160665235_d1afe6.jpg)
Edeltraud Schubert
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 (1996)
Grave Decisions (2006)
![Joseph Hannesschläger](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/163/992/163992414_e1ad8f.jpg)
Joseph Hannesschläger
West Germany
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Manitou's Shoe (2001)
Polizeiruf 110 (1971) (series)
Werner Schreyer
Austria
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Elisa (1995)
Point Blank (1998)
Vicki Schmatolla
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Irmhild Wagner
German Empire
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Polizeiruf 110 (1971) (series)
Der Bulle von Tölz (1996) (series)
Helga Storck
German Empire
Best movies:
Bandits (1997)
Tatort (1970) (series)
Tom and Hacke (2012)