The Bank Job

2008 · 112 min · EN · R · 6.8 (2,625 votes)

Dir. Roger Donaldson · Starring Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore, Daniel Mays, James Faulkner, Andrew Brooke · Music J. Peter Robinson

“The true story of a heist gone wrong... in all the right ways.”

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Terry is a small-time car dealer trying to leave his shady past behind and start a family. Martine is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighbourhood who knows that Terry is no angel. When Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a bank, Terry recognises the danger but realises this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.

VIBE

This is a propulsive, gritty dive into 1970s London's underbelly, where every move is fraught with danger and moral compromise. It feels like a slick, true-crime caper, brimming with cynical charm and escalating tension. The atmosphere is thick with corruption and high stakes, promising an exhilarating and suspenseful ride.

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