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A Balasaur Score of 58 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, Metacritic 56/100. Every source lands within 5 points of the others. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic56/100
63 audience votes
Key crew
- Nathan MorlandoDirector
- Nathan MorlandoWriter
- Max RichterOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Scott SpeedmanEddie Boyd
- Kelly ReillyDoreen Boyd
- Kevin DurandLenny Jackson
- Joseph CrossVal Kozak
- Brendan FletcherWillie 'The Clown' Jackson
- Charlotte SullivanMary Mitchell
- Melanie ScrofanoAnn Roberts
- Brian CoxGlover
- William MapotherDetective Rhys
- Christian MartynBilly Boyd
- Cynthia GalantCarolyn Boyd
- Daniel KashAl
Stills
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Themes
police brutalitytoronto, canadabus driverprison escapetrue crimewar bridewooden legpost warstruggling actorgentleman thiefman in wheelchairprison brawl