Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster

Based on a real WWII vet and family man turned bank robber. Disillusioned by his post war circumstances, Eddie Boyd is torn between the need to provide for his young family and an unfulfilled dream to head to Hollywood to become a star. He discovers a way to do both, robbing banks Hollywood style, but his dream leads him down a path of danger and tragedy.

Cast

Scott Speedman

as Eddie Boyd

Kevin Durand

as Lenny Jackson

Kelly Reilly

as Doreen Boyd

Joseph Cross

as Val Kozak

Brendan Fletcher

as Willie 'The Clown' Jackson

Brian Cox

as Glover

William Mapother

as Detective Rhys

Joris Jarsky

as War Veteran

Melanie Scrofano

as Ann Roberts

Charlotte Sullivan

as Mary Mitchell

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