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Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster

Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster

Gangster. Media darling. Model citizen.

20115.61h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by Nathan Morlando
Written by Nathan Morlando
Produced by Allison Black
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $625

Top Cast

Scott Speedman

Scott Speedman

Eddie Boyd

Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly

Doreen Boyd

Kevin Durand

Kevin Durand

Lenny Jackson

Joseph Cross

Joseph Cross

Val Kozak

Brendan Fletcher

Brendan Fletcher

Willie 'The Clown' Jackson

Charlotte Sullivan

Charlotte Sullivan

Mary Mitchell

Melanie Scrofano

Melanie Scrofano

Ann Roberts

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Glover

William Mapother

William Mapother

Detective Rhys

Christian Martyn

Christian Martyn

Billy Boyd

Themes & Keywords

police brutalitytoronto, canadabus driverprison escapetrue crimewar bridewooden legpost warstruggling actorgentleman thiefman in wheelchairprison brawl

About Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster

Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster is a crime, drama, history film released in 2011 exploring themes of police brutality, toronto, canada, bus driver, prison escape, true crime, war bride. Directed by Nathan Morlando, it stars Scott Speedman, Kelly Reilly, Kevin Durand. 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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