Crime,Drama,History
United Kingdom
King of Thieves is a crime film based on true events that took place in April 2015. The movie is directed by James Marsh and written by Joe Penhall. It features a star-studded cast including Michael Caine, Jim Broadbent, Tom Courtenay, Ray Winstone, Paul Whitehouse, and Charlie Cox.
The film follows the story of Brian Reader (Michael Caine), an elderly and retired criminal with a passion for burglary. He enlists the help of a group of aging thieves - Terry Perkins (Jim Broadbent), Danny Jones (Paul Whitehouse), Kenny Collins (Tom Courtenay), Carl Wood (Paul Whitehouse), and Billy Lincoln (Charlie Cox) - to pull off the biggest robbery in British history.
The target is the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company in London's jewelry quarter. The group has spent months planning the heist, but their age and lack of recent criminal activity raise doubts about their ability to pull off such a daring heist.
Despite several setbacks and technical difficulties, the gang successfully accesses the vault and escapes with millions of pounds worth of gold, diamonds, and cash. However, tensions rise between the members as they begin to argue over how to split the loot.
As the police investigation closes in on them, suspicions within the group intensify, leading to betrayals and backstabbing. The story unravels in a series of flashbacks to reveal the hidden motives and personal struggles of each character in this unforgettable real-life heist.
Overall, King of Thieves is a thrilling and gritty crime drama that explores the complexities and consequences of greed, loyalty, and aging in the criminal underworld.
