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Citizen Gangster

Original title: Edwin Boyd
  • 20112011
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
4.4K
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Citizen Gangster (2011)
Scott Speedman stars as in the true story of a WWII vet and family man turned bank robber.
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WWII vet Eddie Boyd is torn between providing for his young family and an unfulfilled dream of becoming a Hollywood star. He discovers a way to do both, but his dream leads him down a path o... Read allWWII vet Eddie Boyd is torn between providing for his young family and an unfulfilled dream of becoming a Hollywood star. He discovers a way to do both, but his dream leads him down a path of danger and tragedy.WWII vet Eddie Boyd is torn between providing for his young family and an unfulfilled dream of becoming a Hollywood star. He discovers a way to do both, but his dream leads him down a path of danger and tragedy.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
4.4K
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  • Director
    • Nathan Morlando
  • Writer
    • Nathan Morlando
  • Stars
    • Scott Speedman
    • Kelly Reilly
    • Kevin Durand
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nathan Morlando
  • Writer
    • Nathan Morlando
  • Stars
    • Scott Speedman
    • Kelly Reilly
    • Kevin Durand
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

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    Photos26

    Scott Speedman and Kelly Reilly in Citizen Gangster (2011)
    Scott Speedman in Citizen Gangster (2011)
    Scott Speedman in Citizen Gangster (2011)
    Scott Speedman in Citizen Gangster (2011)
    Scott Speedman in Citizen Gangster (2011)
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    Citizen Gangster (2011)
    Cynthia Galant in wardrobe for feature film Edwin Boyd.
    Cynthia Galant as Carolyn Boyd in "Citizen Gangster" (2011)
    Cynthia Galant in wardrobe for feature film Edwin Boyd.
    Cynthia Galant as Carolyn Boyd, "Citizen Gangster" (2011)
    Cynthia Galant in wardrobe for feature film Edwin Boyd.

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    Scott Speedman
    Scott Speedman
    • Edwin Boydas Edwin Boyd
    Kelly Reilly
    Kelly Reilly
    • Doreen Boydas Doreen Boyd
    Kevin Durand
    Kevin Durand
    • Lenny Jacksonas Lenny Jackson
    Joseph Cross
    Joseph Cross
    • Val Kozakas Val Kozak
    Brendan Fletcher
    Brendan Fletcher
    • Willie 'The Clown' Jacksonas Willie 'The Clown' Jackson
    Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan
    • Mary Mitchellas Mary Mitchell
    Melanie Scrofano
    Melanie Scrofano
    • Ann Robertsas Ann Roberts
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Glover Boydas Glover Boyd
    William Mapother
    William Mapother
    • Detective David Rhysas Detective David Rhys
    Christian Martyn
    Christian Martyn
    • Billy Boydas Billy Boyd
    Cynthia Galant
    Cynthia Galant
    • Carolyn Boydas Carolyn Boyd
    Daniel Kash
    Daniel Kash
    • Alas Al
    Joris Jarsky
    Joris Jarsky
    • War Veteranas War Veteran
    Brigitte Kingsley
    Brigitte Kingsley
    • Fiona Kordicas Fiona Kordic
    Tara Nicodemo
    Tara Nicodemo
    • Bank Teller (Robbery 1)as Bank Teller (Robbery 1)
    Marty Adams
    Marty Adams
    • Bank Manager (Robbery 1)as Bank Manager (Robbery 1)
    Sandra Forsell
    • Bank Teller (Robbery 3 & 4)as Bank Teller (Robbery 3 & 4)
    Robert Bockstael
    Robert Bockstael
    • Bank Manager (Robbery 3 & 4)as Bank Manager (Robbery 3 & 4)
    • Director
      • Nathan Morlando
    • Writer
      • Nathan Morlando
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The historic archive footage of Lorne Greene reporting on the Boyd Gang was the the very first telecast by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Television network (CBC-TV).
    • Goofs
      Edwin and Dorreen are shown as having a boy and a girl who have several years' difference between them. The pair actually had twins during the war. Also, Dorreen's third child was conceived long before Edwin formed the Boyd Gang.
    • Quotes

      Detective Rhys: [on catching Boyd] You made my wife a happy woman.

      Eddie Boyd: Is she a fan?

      Detective Rhys: No. I get to go home early for a change.

    • Connections
      References Citizen Kane (1941)
    • Soundtracks
      The Way You Look Tonight
      Written by Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern

      Arranged by Aram Mandossian

      Performed by Scott Speedman

    User reviews22

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    bland
    Handsomely shot, with a slick, cold style, this movie plays out like a made for TV production with (slightly) better production values. As a non-Canadian who always sees a lot of Canadian films while attending the Toronto Film Festival, I just couldn't bring myself to care about this lead character. Played by the solid but ultra-bland Scott Speedman (who is looking more and more mature but whose handsomeness is wearing thin), we follow the adventures and travails of a famous Canadian historical personage. But "Bonnie and Clyde" this is not. On the contrary the movie suffers from a lack of zest, a lack of energy. Speedman is nice to look at but he brings no sense of urgency to anything he does. I know it's a stretch, but compare this to Warren Beatty, who was the very definition of a sex icon but who brought a goofy, affable, ever-so-slightly psycho charm to his Clyde Barrow. We get none of that here. Not even close. On the plus side I enjoyed some of the minor characters and for a first film it's reasonably well directed. BUT...and this is a big "but"...there is a deficit of real drama. This genre has been done so well by so many A-list directors and actors that a minor entry into the realm just isn't enough. I'm adding a star because I think this director could have a future but I don't see this film traveling south of its Canadian audience, nor does it deserve to. And truth be told I don't think most Canucks will care either. The film doesn't give them a good enough reason to, and this, above all, is its failing.
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    • Sep 13, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gangster
    • Filming locations
      • Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • IFC Films
      • Myriad Pictures
      • Entertainment One
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $625
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $625
      • Apr 29, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $625
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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