The Bank Job (2008) is a heist thriller directed by Roger Donaldson and stars Jason Statham and Saffron Burrows. The film is based on the true story of the 1971 Baker Street robbery in London, where a group of thieves successfully looted the safety deposit boxes of a bank.
The plot follows Terry Leather (Jason Statham), a car dealer with a criminal past, who is approached by Martine Love (Saffron Burrows), an old acquaintance with a risky proposition. Martine has insider information about a bank’s weak security and convinces Terry to assemble a team to rob the bank’s safety deposit boxes.
Unbeknownst to the gang, the heist targets not only money and jewelry but also sensitive documents that could expose a web of corruption involving high-profile figures, including government officials and criminals.
As the heist unfolds, Terry and his team find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with both the law and the criminal underworld. The film expertly combines tension, intrigue, and action, drawing viewers into the high-stakes world of crime and deception.
The Bank Job is praised for its gripping narrative, strong performances, particularly by Jason Statham, and its ability to blend real-life events with cinematic flair, making it a compelling watch for fans of heist films and true crime stories.
