
Bandolero! is a gripping Western adventure starring James Stewart as Mace Bishop, a determined and resourceful man who poses as a hangman to infiltrate a dangerous gang. His primary mission is to free a group of outlaws, among them his younger brother Dee Bishop, played by Dean Martin, who are sentenced to hang. Mace's daring plan sets the stage for a tense and action-packed narrative full of suspense and brotherly bonds.
Once Mace successfully rescues Dee, he urges him to abandon his criminal ways and embrace a more honorable path. Despite Mace's efforts to lead a reformed life, the relentless pursuit by the local sheriff forces the brothers to flee across the border to Mexico. Here, they face new perils and challenges, struggling to stay one step ahead of the law while trying to reconcile their past mistakes.
In Mexico, the brothers find themselves confronting a dangerous group of bandits threatening the local community. Realizing they must put their differences aside and work together, Mace and Dee forge a partnership to combat the bandits' menace. Their alliance not only cements their familial bond but also highlights themes of redemption, courage, and survival in the rugged frontier setting of the Old West.