Stander (2003)

Directed by Bronwen Hughes

Starred Thomas Jane, David O'Hara, Dexter Fletcher, Deborah Kara Unger ...

2003, South Africa & Canada & Germany & United Kingdom, English with some Afrikaan & Zulu dialogues

If we would make a world heist movies tour, this movie has to be our destination for Republic of South Africa. 

This one has a pretty political standing. It doesn't start so, but it evolves into so :) And it absolutely deserves attention.

A slow pace, political and different heist movie. The most shocking part is that it is based on a true story.

You can see this movie in some 'Top Heist Movies' listings. Particularly for the listings enjoy 'alternative' robbery movies.

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If you look for;

a political heist movie
a slow pace, serious robbery movie
a heist movie based on true story
an ironical heist movie

then this is your movie.

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If you liked this movie, I believe you might like also:
(available in the blog)
 
Public Enemies (2009)
Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 
Armored (2009)
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) 
Thieves Like Us (1974)
Bande à part / Band of Outsiders (1964)

If you liked this movie, IMDb believes you might like also:
(available in the blog)
 
The Lookout (2007)


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Degree: Alternative Theft Movie

Sub-Category: Bank Robbery
Excellence of Robbery Plan: 1/5

Originality of Robbery Plan: 3/5

Quality of Robbery Action Scenes: 2/5

Actors' Performances: 3/5

Excitement Level: 2/5

Surprise Level: 2/5

Humor Level: 3/5

Originality of the Story in General: 4/5

Rating As A Robbery/Heist Movie: 3/5

Rating the Movie As A Whole: 3/5

Important Reminder: Below trailer might contain important spoilers.