The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959)

The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959)

  • 2.8
  • 86 mins
  • Crime, Drama

Storyline

Danny, son of a wealthy family, is running away from home. He meets Bix, a long-time drifter, who agrees to "mentor" Danny. Danny's naivete leads him to commit gaffe after gaffe, leaving Bix to straighten things out. But when they stop in a diner in the next town, Bix finds himself attracted to the waitress, Carrie, and is forced to reexamine his whole drifting career. Meanwhile, Jesse (Jack Elam) goes around creeping everyone out.—Leo L. Schwab



Short Review

Based on a true story, filmed where it happened and with many of the real-life participants, this heist film lays out the preparations the gang takes before making their first move as well as the divisions within the group. New to the gang is Steve McQueen who is in the middle of some very tough life decisions. This noir, though slow, does pack a punch.


Trailer