Daylight Robbery

Daylight Robbery

Year: 2008

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Paris Leonti

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Alex assembles a seven‑man crew—Lucky, Matty, Terry, Chubby, Norman, Jay and himself—to pull off a 90‑minute heist at the London Exchange Bank. Their target is millions of untraceable cash stored in underground vaults slated for incineration. To establish an alibi, the gang boards a flight with thousands of England fans heading to the World Cup in Germany, using the trip as cover for the robbery.

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Timeline & Setting – Daylight Robbery (2008)

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Time period

2006

The events unfold in the mid-2000s, around the time of the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. The gang crafts an alibi tied to England’s fans traveling to the tournament, while the actual heist happens in London. The financial stakes involve untraceable, used banknotes awaiting incineration at the bank, marking a contemporary crime story.

Location

London Exchange Bank, Central London, London, United Kingdom

The story centers on the underground vaults of the London Exchange Bank in central London, a symbol of the city’s financial power. The bank’s secure corridors and a tunnel beneath its floors become the primary escape route. Much of the tension unfolds in a dense urban setting as the robbers’ plan collides with police containment.

🏦 Bank Heist 🕵️ Crime 🏙️ London 💰 Money

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Main Characters – Daylight Robbery (2008)

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Alex (Geoff Bell)

The mastermind behind the audacious plan, calculating and ambitious, orchestrating the break-in and the exit strategy. He juggles risk and reward, manipulating timing and the crew’s alibis as the heist unravels. His cool demeanor masks a ruthless focus on making off with the money.

🧠 Mastermind 🎯 Calculating 🕵️‍♂️ Strategist

Terry (Johnny Harris)

One of the robbers who helps execute the escape, steady under pressure and reliable in the plan’s execution. He keeps calm as chaos erupts, contributing to the team’s ability to reach the tunnel. His actions are pivotal to the group’s ability to reach the airport.

🧭 Loyal 💪 Steady

Matty (Leo Gregory)

A member of the crew who participates in the audacious plan and its escape. He remains complicit in the risk, showing resilience under pressure even as the plan’s flaws become evident. His identity is later crucial for linking the crime to the gang.

🎯 Risk-taker 🧭 Solidarity

Chubby

Part of the gang whose leg injury deepens the crisis when he is badly wounded during the break-in. His injury slows the escape and triggers contact with hostages and police, ultimately leading to his death on the journey to Germany.

💔 Tragic 🩸 Injury

Norman

The last man out who is trapped when the tunnel collapses, forcing a desperate rescue. He survives the ordeal and makes it onto a flight thanks to a hurried, last-minute extraction.

⚡ Quick-thinking 🗝️ Escape

Jay (Robert Boulter)

An associate in the crew who helps the plan unfold, contributing to the division of labor during the operation and the eventual dispersal of the loot.

🧭 Team member 🏃 Adaptable

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Major Themes – Daylight Robbery (2008)

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💰 Greed

Greed drives the plan to steal untraceable banknotes from a secure vault, setting a dangerous chain of events in motion. The pursuit of a quick fortune clashes with the risks of vigilant police response and the physical dangers inside the bank. The heist reveals how the promise of money can warp judgment and secure, yet unraveling, cooperation.

🤝 Loyalty & Betrayal

The crew’s loyalty is tested as they rely on each other to execute a risky escape. The mastermind exploits this trust, ultimately escaping with the money while others face imprisonment. The film contrasts group solidarity with individual ambitions and the costs of betrayal.

⏳ Time Pressure

The clock is a constant enemy as the plan hinges on a precise window to exit through a tunnel. Delays, injuries, and police encroachment force rapid improvisation. The last-minute scramble to reach the airport heightens the film’s tension and urgency.

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 08:34

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