How to Rob a Bank
How to Rob a Bank

How to Rob a Bank

2024Movie87 minEnglish

In this true-crime documentary, a charismatic rebel in 1990s Seattle pulls off an unprecedented string of bank robberies straight out of the movies.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Clay JeterGenres: Documentary, Crime

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the life of bank robber Alvin "Creepy" Karpis, a notorious figure from the Public Enemies era. It explores his criminal career, his long imprisonment, and his reflections on his past.

Critical Reception

How to Rob a Bank received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its unique access to its subject and its historical perspective on a significant criminal figure. The film is noted for offering a nuanced look at Karpis's life and the context of his crimes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features compelling interviews with the subject.
  • Provides a fascinating historical account of a notorious outlaw.
  • Offers a surprisingly intimate portrait of a career criminal.

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Fun Fact

Alvin Karpis was the last of the original Public Enemies to be released from prison, serving over 25 years before being paroled in 1969.

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