Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
“Gangster. Media darling. Model citizen.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Edwin Boyd Citizen Gangster - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-03
Top Cast
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Scott Speedman
Eddie Boyd
Kelly Reilly
Doreen Boyd
Kevin Durand
Lenny Jackson
Joseph Cross
Val Kozak
Brendan Fletcher
Willie 'The Clown' Jackson
Charlotte Sullivan
Mary Mitchell
Melanie Scrofano
Ann Roberts
Brian Cox
Glover
William Mapother
Detective Rhys
Christian Martyn
Billy Boyd
Cynthia Galant
Carolyn Boyd
Daniel Kash
Al
Joris Jarsky
War Veteran
Tara Nicodemo
Bank Teller (Robbery 1)
Brigitte Kingsley
Fiona Kordic
Marty Adams
Bank Manager (Robbery 1)
Sandra Forsell
Bank Teller (Robbery 3 & 4)
Robert Bockstael
Bank Manager (Robbery 3 & 4)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$625
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0x
-$5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Morlando
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathan Morlando
- Original Score
- Max Richter
- Original Title
- Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, Polish, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $625
- Production Studios
- IFC Films, Myriad Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Morlando
Nathan Morlando
Max Richter
Steve Cosens
Richard Comeau
Kirk D'Amico, Allison Black, Daniel Iron
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Morlando
Director
Aidan Leroux
Production Design
Nathan Morlando
Writer
Allison Black
Producer
Max Richter
Original Music Composer
Richard Comeau
Editor
Tom Turnbull
Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve Cosens
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster
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What is Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster about?
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.
Who directed Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster?
Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster was directed by Nathan Morlando.
Who stars in Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster?
The principal cast of Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster includes Scott Speedman, Kelly Reilly, Kevin Durand, Joseph Cross, Brendan Fletcher.
When was Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster released and how long is it?
Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster?
Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $625 at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster was composed by Max Richter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster?
Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).