A Robber’s Tale
Based on the true story of the 1963 train robbery, this film shows how a group of mid-level criminals masterminded by Bruce Reynolds joined forces with a corrupt solicitor to hijack the Bank Holiday mail train from Glasgow to Euston. But their meticulous planning was compromised by a violent attack on the train driver and a botched getaway.
Faced with such a huge and audacious crime, worth £44 million in today’s money, the establishment hit back – and Reynolds and his men became the most wanted men in Britain.
A Copper’s Tale
Drama based on the true story of the police investigation into the 1963 train robbery, spearheaded by the Flying Squad’s legendary DCS Tommy Butler and conducted in the full glare of public and media scrutiny.
In a race against time, can Butler and his hand-picked team of detectives identify every criminal involved in the robbery and bring them to justice before they flee the country? And even if they catch the criminals – can they find the money itself?
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Bruce Reynolds | Luke Evans |
| Gordon Goody | Paul Anderson |
| Roy James | Martin Compston |
| Buster Edwards | Neil Maskell |
| Charlie Wilson | Jack Roth |
| Bert Turner | Nigel Collins |
| Nightclub Singer | Eliza Doolittle |
| Franny Reynolds | Bethany Muir |
| DI Frank Williams | Robert Glenister |
| Nick Reynolds | George Ward |
| Brian Field | Del Synnott |
| The Ulsterman | Stuart Graham |
| Roger Cordrey | Nicholas Murchie |
| Tommy Wisby | Jordan Long |
| Gang Member 1 | John De Main |
| Gang Member 2 | Gareth Cassidy |
| Billy Still | John Voce |
| Arresting Officer | Ross McCormack |
| Ronnie Biggs | Jack Gordon |
| Alf | Bill Thomas |
| Mr Wyatt | Mark Stratton |
| John Daly | James Bye |
| Jack Mills | Eric Hulme |
| David Whitby | Dean Smith |
| Glasgow Train Driver | James Lauren |
| Producer | Julia Stannard |
| Director | Julian Jarrold |
| Writer | Chris Chibnall |
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