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Ronnie Biggs: The Last Escape?
Want to know more about how Ronnie pulled off The Great Train Robbery and his later 30-year sentence in prison? This documentary shows the whole life of Ronald Biggs an English criminal who helped plan and carry out the Great Train Robbery of 1963. He subsequently became notorious for his escape from prison in 1965, living as a fugitive for 36 years, and for his various publicity stunts while in exile.
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Plot Summary
This documentary chronicles the final years of Ronnie Biggs, the notorious Great Train Robber, focusing on his decision to return to the UK to face justice after decades on the run. Director Nick Broomfield captures Biggs' reflections on his life, his notoriety, and his relationship with his son, Michael, who facilitated his return.
Critical Reception
The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Nick Broomfield's intimate and often uncomfortable access to Ronnie Biggs in his final years. It was noted for offering a complex portrait of a man grappling with his legacy and mortality, though some found its style to be typical of Broomfield's observational approach.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its candid access to Ronnie Biggs.
Offers a complex look at a notorious criminal's later life.
Nick Broomfield's signature observational style is evident.
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Fun Fact
During his time on the run, Ronnie Biggs became something of a celebrity in Brazil, where he fathered a son and released a reggae album.
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