Yes, The Bank Job is based on a true story. The movie is based on the 1971 Baker Street bank robbery in London, which is considered one of the largest and most famous bank robberies in British history. The film presents a fictionalized account of the events surrounding the robbery.
What is the true story behind the movie The Bank Job (2008)?
The Bank Job is based on the true story of a robbery that took place in 1971 at a Lloyds Bank branch in London. The robbers tunnelled their way into the vault and stole millions of pounds in cash and valuables. It was later discovered that the robbery was connected to a high-profile sex scandal involving a member of the British Royal Family and a prominent London gangster. The robbers were part of a larger criminal network and were pressured to steal the contents of the vault in order to obtain incriminating photos and documents that could be used as leverage. The scandal and robbery were initially covered up by the government and media, but the truth eventually came to light decades later. The movie fictionalizes certain elements for dramatic effect, but the basic premise and many of the characters are based on real events and people.
Are there any books about the true story behind the movie The Bank Job (2008)?
Yes, there are books about the true story behind the movie The Bank Job. One book is called The Ultimate Bank Robbery: The Incredible Story of How a Amsterdam Bank was Robbed of $28 Million in 2005 by a Group of Disenfranchised Muslim Youth by Hergen Schulte and Gitta Servaes. This book inspired the movie and tells the true story of the 2005 Bank of England robbery. Another book is called The Great Train Robbery: The Untold Story from the Scene of the Crime by Nick Russell-Pavier and Stewart Richards, which tells the story of the 1963 train robbery in England that the movie was loosely based on.
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