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Works by Camille Bardou (1)

Bandits En Automobile

Victorin Jasset (director/writer)
Lucien Andriot (cinematographer)
Henri Gouget (lead)
Camille Bardou (lead)
Karlmos (lead)
Josette Andriot (lead)
Éclair (production)

Language: Silent, French titles, English subtitles, released in May 1912
Minutes: 29

While writers often claim The Musketeers of Pig Alley (released 6 months after this) established the gangster film genre, this short film racks up two cop killings, a carjacking, two bank robberies, a car chase/shootout, and synchronized shooting in stylish long coats (late 1980s HK film-style). Films don't get more gangster than this.