Bank Busters
Bank Busters

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Bank Busters

1978
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Cantonese

Hong Kong crime movie from 1978

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jim GoddardGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A group of ex-convicts, led by a meticulous planner, devise an elaborate scheme to rob a bank. They meticulously plan every detail, from the timing to the getaway, facing internal conflicts and external pressures as they attempt to pull off the impossible heist. The film explores the motivations and risks involved in such a high-stakes criminal endeavor.

Critical Reception

Bank Busters received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. While some critics praised its taut suspense and solid performances, others found the plot somewhat predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the crime thriller elements and the cat-and-mouse dynamic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful heist sequences.

  • Ronald Lacey's performance as the calculating mastermind was a highlight.

  • Some found the narrative straightforward and lacking in originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Bank Busters' is not widely documented on Google platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was a product of the late 1970s British crime film scene, aiming for gritty realism within the heist genre.

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