Synopsis
Based on a true story, The Bank Job follows small-time criminal Terry Leather and his crew as they tunnel into a London bank vault in 1971, hoping for a straightforward payday. Instead, they discover safety deposit boxes containing explosive secrets tied to corrupt politicians, criminals, and the British royal family. What begins as a heist quickly becomes a dangerous game of survival against powerful forces desperate to keep their secrets buried.
Did You Know?
- Based on the real 1971 Baker Street bank robbery in London.
- The BBC suppressed news of the robbery for two months.
- Jason Statham initially hesitated, preferring action roles over heist dramas.
- Filmed partly on location in London's actual Baker Street area.
- The real robbers were never officially caught or prosecuted.
Iconic Quotes
- You don't think. That's your problem. You never think.
- There are people in this town who can make problems disappear.
- We're not thieves. Well, not really.
- Every box in that vault is a secret someone wants kept.
- You wanted easy money. Nothing about this is easy.