The Gentleman Bandit (1981 film)
The Gentleman Bandit is a 1981 TV movie directed by Jonathan Kaplan.
| The Gentleman Bandit | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Milan Stitt |
| Directed by | Jonathan Kaplan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | John E. Quill |
| Production company | Highgate Pictures |
| Budget | $2 million[1] |
| Release | |
| Original release | 6 May 1981 |
Plot
A priest is accused of armed robbery.
Cast
- Ralph Waite as Reverend Pagano
- Jerry Zaks as his laywer
- Estelle Parsons as a parishoner
Production
The film was based on a true story of the Reverend Bernard Pagano who was arrested in 1979 for five armed robberies and one attempted robberies. Eventually another man, Robert Clouser, confessed to the crimes.[2]
Writer Milan Stitt spent a week interviewing Pagano, his attorney, friends and parishoners in December 1979. He wrote the script in four days.[1]
The movie starred Ralph Waite, then best known for The Waltons.[3] Filming took place in New York City and Westchester County.[4] It began on 19 January 1981. Pagano acted as technical adviser on the film.[1]
References
- Caparella, Kitty (11 February 1981). "Once notorious priest takes on reel life". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 2.
- Freeman, Mike; Holmberg, David (6 May 1981). "Questions remain in Pagano Case". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 21.
- Garafola, Peter (22 February 1981). "Optimism Carries Waite". Mount Vernon Argus. p. 51.
- "Ralph Waites portrays clerical bandit". The Ottawa Citizen. 18 April 1981. p. 248.
External links
- The Gentleman Bandit at IMDb
- The Gentleman Bandit at Letterbox DVD
- The Gentleman Bandit at TCMDB
- The Gentleman Bandit at BFI
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