The Day They Robbed the Bank of England

The Day They Robbed the Bank of England

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Directed by John Guillermin

Produced by Summit Film

196085 min6.1 / 10

A mid-century heist caper about IRA operatives executing an audacious gold robbery from the Bank of England, balancing clever planning with period adventure.

London at the turn of the century. Three men are on a mission from the IRA to steal all the gold in the vaults of the Bank of England. Norgate, their leader, discovers the bank's weak spot: an old forgotten sewer straight under the vaults.

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  • Is The Day They Robbed the Bank of England sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Day They Robbed the Bank of England violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Day They Robbed the Bank of England scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does The Day They Robbed the Bank of England end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Day They Robbed the Bank of England easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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