King of Thieves

A 2018 British crime film directed by James Marsh and written by Joe Penhall, based on the real-life Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary in London in 2015. The story follows Brian Reader (Michael Caine), a retired professional thief who, after attending his wife's funeral, reunites with his old criminal associates to plan one final heist. The crew includes Terry Perkins (Jim Broadbent), John "Kenny" Collins (Tom Courtenay), Danny Jones (Ray Winstone), Billy "The Fish" Lincoln (Michael Gambon), Carl Wood (Paul Whitehouse), and a young alarm specialist, Basil (Charlie Cox). Employing traditional methods, they infiltrate the vault over the Easter weekend, disable the alarm system, and drill into the safe, stealing over £14 million in jewels and cash. However, post-heist, tensions arise over the division of the loot, leading to internal conflicts and eventually the arrest of most members. The film delves into themes of aging, greed, and betrayal, blending elements of drama and dark comedy.