BANK JOB, THE (BLU RAY) IN SOUTH AFRICA

Director: Roger Donaldson Cast: Saffron Burrows,Stephen Campbell Moore,Daniel Mays,James Faulkner,Alki David,Michael Jibson,Georgia Taylor,Richard Lintern,Peter Bowles,Keeley Hawes,David Suchet Languages: English Subtitles: English Synopsis: the bank job is inspired by an extraordinary true event – a daring robbery that took place in the 70s, with a haul valued higher than that of the great train robbery. yet almost as soon as the ‘walkie talkie bank job’ happened, a gagging order was placed on the story and it disappeared completely from the media. only now, over 30 years later, has the fascinating story come to light and the truth behind a right royal scandal been exposed. directed by roger donaldson (the recruit species), the bank job reveals an amazing backstory where for once the criminals were the most innocent ones involved. starring jason stratham (the transporter, lock stock and two smoking barrels, saffron burrows (deep blue sea) and david suchet (tv’s poirot, this is a highly charged thriller and an immensely enjoyable brit-flick in one.