Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
“Gangster. Media darling. Model citizen.”
CrimeDrama
Based on a real WWII vet and family man turned bank robber. Disillusioned by his post war circumstances, Eddie Boyd is torn between the need to provide for his young family and an unfulfilled dream to head to Hollywood to become a star. He discovers a way to do both, robbing banks Hollywood style, but his dream leads him down a path of danger and tragedy.
VIBE
A disillusioned war vet's dream of Hollywood stardom collides with post-war reality, leading to a life of crime. Expect a gritty, character-driven crime drama with a melancholic edge and a steady, unfolding tragedy.
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