Based on the true story of the 1963 train robbery, a group of mid-level criminals, masterminded by Bruce Reynolds, joined forces with a corrupt solicitor to hijack the Bank Holiday mail train from Euston to Glasgow.
Based on the true story of the police investigation into The Great Train Robbery, spearheaded by the Flying Squad's legendary DCS Tommy Butler, and conducted in the full glare of public and media scrutiny.
A Robber's Tale, is a classic heist film filled with wit, suspense and action. Bruce Reynolds leads a team of mid level criminals and a corrupt solicitor to pull off a major theft that baffles and frustrates the police but thrills the general public.
This is the story of how one group of criminals became the most wanted men in Britain. They got lucky— and that bit of luck would destroy their lives forever.
A Copper's Tale, details one of the biggest investigations of the post-war period. It is told from the perspective of Tommy Butler and his elite team of brilliant, idiosyncratic investigators.
In a race against time, can the team identify every criminal involved in the Great Train Robbery and put them behind bars before they flee the country? And even if they manage to catch the criminals, where's the money?
George Ward
Actor
James Bye
Jack Gordon
Ronnie Biggs
Eric Hulme
Neil Maskell