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Released 7 years ago.
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Finding Steve McQueen
"Inspired By The Outrageous True Story Of The Greatest Bank Heist In U.S. History"
2019 1h 31m EN
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★6.1TMDB · 167
Crime
Synopsis
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In 1972, a gang of close-knit thieves from Youngstown, Ohio attempt to steal $30 million in illegal contributions. Based on the true story of the biggest bank heist in US history.
“Inspired By The Outrageous True Story Of The Greatest Bank Heist In U.S. History”
Cast
Travis Fimmel
Harry Barber
Forest Whitaker
Howard Lambert
Rachael Taylor
Molly Murphy
William Fichtner
Enzo Rotella
Lily Rabe
Sharon Price
Jake Weary
Tommy Barber
Rhys Coiro
Ray Darrow
Tess Malis Kincaid
Little League Mom
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Mark Steven Johnson
- Writers
- Ken Hixon, Keith Sharon
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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Directed by Mark Steven Johnson, shot by José David Montero. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Original score by Víctor Reyes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Kathryn Himoff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Travis Fimmel and Forest Whitaker and Rachael Taylor carry the top of the cast.
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FACT
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Marketing tagline: "Inspired By The Outrageous True Story Of The Greatest Bank Heist In U.S. History".
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IMDB entry: tt6032328 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Mark Steven Johnson directs. José David Montero behind the camera. Víctor Reyes scores. Kathryn Himoff cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Released 7 years ago.
- 2Directed by Mark Steven Johnson, shot by José David Montero. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 3Original score by Víctor Reyes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
- 4Editor Kathryn Himoff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Travis Fimmel and Forest Whitaker and Rachael Taylor carry the top of the cast.
- 6Marketing tagline: "Inspired By The Outrageous True Story Of The Greatest Bank Heist In U.S. History".
- 7IMDB entry: tt6032328 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 8Classified under 10 themes, including "1970s", "fbi", "based on true story", "ohio".
The technical file
- Cinematography
- José David Montero
- Original score
- Víctor Reyes
- Editing
- Kathryn Himoff
- Production design
- Kirk M. Petruccelli
- Costume design
- Melissa Vargas
- Stunt coordinator
- Chelsea Bruland
- Runtime
- 91 min · 1h 31m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $7,000,000
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- R
Also by
Mark Steven Johnson
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Trailers & featurettes
Watch the pieces
Production companies
Who made it
- AM
AMBI Group
US
BondIt
US
- ID
Identity Films
US
Paradox Studios
US
Premiere Picture
GB
Key crew
- ProducerAlexandra Klim
- Stunt DoubleDena Sodano
- Stunt CoordinatorChelsea Bruland
- EditorKathryn Himoff
- EditorJulia Juániz
- Production DesignKirk M. Petruccelli
- Art DirectionKrystyna Loboda
- Set DecorationMelinda Sanders
- Costume DesignMelissa Vargas
- ProducerMonika Bacardi
- ProducerAlberto Burgueño
- ProducerJuan Antonio García Peredo
- ProducerAndrea Iervolino
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- 1970s
- fbi
- based on true story
- ohio
- heist
- richard nixon
- theft
- investigator
- watergate
- bank heist
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical (limited)2019-03-15R
Also known as
International titles
- C'era una volta Steve McQueenIT
- 파인딩 스티브 맥퀸KR
- В поисках Стива МаккуинаRU
- Buscando a Steve McQueenES
