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Bellman and True (1987)
Director: Richard Loncraine
Cast: Bernard Hill, Derek Newark, Richard Hope, Ken Bones
Runtime122 min
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Hiller, a computer expert, was bribed by group of bank robbers to obtain details of the security system at a newly-built bank. Having obtained the information, he thought he'd seen the last of the robbers. But now they've traced him and his son to London. They hold the son hostage and force Hiller to decode the information about the alarm and then to take part in the robbery.
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Bellman and True (1987), directed by Richard Loncraine, is a critically acclaimed crime thriller that follows a computer expert forced to aid a group of bank robbers. While the film's exact critical reception is unclear, it has maintained a solid audience rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb, indicating a positive public response.
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Directed by the acclaimed Richard Loncraine, Bellman and True is a gripping 1987 crime thriller that blends high-stakes action with complex moral dilemmas. Featuring a standout performance by Bernard Hill, the film offers a gritty, suspenseful look at a computer expert forced to assist a group of bank robbers, putting his son's life at risk. Fans of taut, character-driven crime dramas will find much to appreciate in this distinctive genre-blending gem.
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Bellman and True is a 1988 film based on the 1975 novel of the same name by Desmond Lowden. The film was written and directed by Richard Loncraine. It stars Bernard Hill, Derek Newark and Richard Hope.
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