“The Bank Job” was inspired by a real-life 1971 London bank robbery that was never solved. A band of thieves tunneled their way into a safe deposit vault, taking millions of dollars in cash and jewelry. The robbery made headlines for several days, but then all reporting stopped as a result of a government gag order.
In “Bank Job,” the crime involves murder, corruption and a sex scandal with links to the royal family. Ultimately, the thieves are among the most innocent involved.
Starring: Saffron Burrows, Daniel Mays, Stephen Campbell Moore, Jason Statham
Director: Roger Donaldson
Screenplay: Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais
