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Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
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Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster

2011-09-10 · 105 min · ★ 5.6

Crime · Drama · History

Based on a real WWII vet and family man turned bank robber. Disillusioned by his post war circumstances, Eddie Boyd is torn between the need to provide for his young family and an unfulfilled dream to head to Hollywood to become a star. He discovers a way to do both, robbing banks Hollywood style, but his dream leads him down a path of danger and tragedy.

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Directors
Nathan Morlando
Production companies
IFC Films, Myriad Pictures
Countries
Canada, Mexico
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 625

Top Cast

Scott SpeedmanScott SpeedmanEddie Boyd
Kelly ReillyKelly ReillyDoreen Boyd
Kevin DurandKevin DurandLenny Jackson
Joseph CrossJoseph CrossVal Kozak
Brendan FletcherBrendan FletcherWillie 'The Clown' Jackson
Charlotte SullivanCharlotte SullivanMary Mitchell
Melanie ScrofanoMelanie ScrofanoAnn Roberts
Brian CoxBrian CoxGlover
William MapotherWilliam MapotherDetective Rhys
Christian MartynChristian MartynBilly Boyd
Cynthia GalantCynthia GalantCarolyn Boyd
Daniel KashDaniel KashAl
Joris JarskyJoris JarskyWar Veteran
Tara NicodemoBank Teller (Robbery 1)
Brigitte KingsleyBrigitte KingsleyFiona Kordic
Marty AdamsMarty AdamsBank Manager (Robbery 1)
Sandra ForsellSandra ForsellBank Teller (Robbery 3 & 4)
Robert BockstaelRobert BockstaelBank Manager (Robbery 3 & 4)
Craig SnoyerDutch
Marianne McIsaacLorne Green School Receptionist

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