The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959)

In the shadowed underbelly of St. Louis, George Fowler, an ousted college student portrayed by Steve McQueen, finds himself entangled in the dangerous web of a meticulously planned bank heist. This ambitious venture, aimed at a bank rumored to hold $100,000 on an upcoming Friday, thrusts him into an uneasy alliance with a volatile gang of three hardened ex-convicts. Gino, a man teetering on the edge of sanity, is the older brother of George's former flame and the one who lures him into this treacherous fold as the gang's driver. The group is helmed by John Egan, a man with a disturbed past and a deep-seated hatred for women, who is haunted by the specter of his tormented childhood. The last member is a man grappling with an inferiority complex, his simmering insecurities adding another layer of tension to the gang's dynamic. As the clock ticks down on their daring plan, George and Gino must navigate the precarious two weeks leading up to the robbery. They find a reluctant ally in Gino's sister, Ann, who becomes their lifeline amidst the escalating chaos. George yearns for his lost college life, viewing the potential loot as a ticket back to academia. However, his wavering nerves raise doubts in Egan's mind. In a twist of fate, George is moved from the driver's seat to the heart of the action, positioning him at the center of the imminent storm. Despite Egan’s stern warning to stay clear of women, George is irresistibly drawn back to his old flame, further complicating the situation. As the fateful day arrives, the gang's meticulously woven plan begins to unravel, setting the stage for a thrilling climax that nobody could have predicted. The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery is a gripping tale of desperation, betrayal, and the unrelenting grip of fate.

The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery is a crime movie featuring David Clarke and directed by Charles Guggenheim.

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