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The Bank Job

The Bank Job

Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2008

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.

Movie details

The Bank Job

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

2008 Thriller · Crime · Drama 1h 52m

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6.9 / 10

Community rating

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.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roger Donaldson

Written by

Dick Clement · Ian La Frenais

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

Terry Leather

Saffron Burrows

Saffron Burrows

Martine Love

Stephen Campbell Moore

Stephen Campbell Moore

Kevin Swain

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Dave Shilling

James Faulkner

James Faulkner

Guy Singer

Andrew Brooke

Andrew Brooke

Quinn

Michael Jibson

Michael Jibson

Eddie Burton

Court is in session

Put The Bank Job on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.