Citizen Gangster (2011)
- 6.2
- 105 mins
- Crime, Biography, Drama
Storyline
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.—Anonymous
Plot Keywords
man in a wheelchair, hanging, 1940s, 1950s, wooden leg, prison escape, ex cop, bus driver, true crime, police brutality, bank robber, post war, death, murder, murder of a police officer, toronto ontario canada, war veteran, bag of money, based on true story
Short Review
Inspired by Boyd's story, rather than literally retelling it, the movie is less a gangster film than an existential allegory of choices and limitations.
Trailer
Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 9.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 9.99, Track Hd Price: 12.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 12.99
