The Whiskey Bandit

The Whiskey Bandit

Directed by Nimród Antal

Produced by InterCom, Viszkis Film

2017126 min6.6 / 10

A crime thriller based on the true story of a charming, non-violent bank robber who became a folk hero in Budapest, balancing heist excitement with the cat-and-mouse tension of his eventual capture.

Between 1993 and 1999, one man robbed 29 financial institutions in Budapest. Banks, post offices and even travel agencies fell victim to his crime spree. The police had no leads and no hope of finding him during his six-year stint. The only clue left behind at the crime scenes was the distinct aroma of whiskey. The media christened him the “Whiskey Bandit”. Never physically harming anyone, many began to eagerly follow his escapades through the media. A Transylvanian immigrant, who also happened to be a goalie for one of the city's largest hockey teams, named Attila Ambrus, was finally identified as the “Whiskey Bandit”. The police had finally captured him... or so they thought.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Whiskey Bandit scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Whiskey Bandit violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Whiskey Bandit sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does The Whiskey Bandit end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Whiskey Bandit easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity79

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Whiskey Bandit

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Whiskey Bandit

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Whiskey Bandit, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Whiskey Bandit, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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