Inside Man

In August 2005, Dalton Russell makes a bold declaration from his cell, claiming to have executed the perfect bank robbery. This statement sets the stage for the ensuing events as both law enforcement and the public become embroiled in the unfolding drama.

A group of masked robbers storm into a Manhattan bank, all adopting the name 'Steve.' They quickly take control of the situation, holding patrons and employees hostage, all while carefully orchestrating their movements around the bank.

The robbers enforce a strict uniformity among the hostages, masking them and dressing them in identical coveralls. This tactic not only confuses the authorities but also creates an atmosphere of fear and control within the bank.

Detectives Keith Frazier and Bill Mitchell arrive on the scene to negotiate with the robbers. Their initial discussions pave the way for a tense standoff, as both sides attempt to outsmart each other.

The police send in pizzas to the robbers, unknowingly equipping the boxes with listening devices. The robbers, however, anticipate this move and communicate in a different language, throwing off the police's efforts to gather intelligence.

Arthur Case, the bank's founder, becomes aware of the robbery and takes action to protect his interests by contacting fixer Madeleine White. Their collaboration signals the hidden stakes behind the robbery, especially concerning a safe deposit box.

During the robbery, Russell breaks into a safe deposit box and uncovers sensitive documents linked to Nazi Germany. This discovery hints at a larger narrative of betrayal and hidden wealth tied to the bank's operations.

Madeleine White brokers a meeting between Russell and Frazier, seeking a way to protect Case's interests. Their conversation unveils the dark connections between Case and the bank's history, including funding from Nazi collaborations.

The robbers stage a hostile execution of a hostage to manipulate the police into a rash reaction. This shocking event leads the Emergency Services Unit to prepare for an offensive, further fueling the chaos surrounding the situation.

As the situation reaches a boiling point, the robbers cleverly utilize smoke grenades to slip away among the confused hostages. The ensuing chaos leaves the police struggling to identify the actual culprits amidst the sea of identical disguises.

Lacking suspects and evidence to indicate a robbery occurred, Frazier is ordered to cease his investigation. Yet, guided by intuition, he delves into the bank's records to uncover the truth behind a suspicious safe deposit box.

Frazier discovers that safe deposit box No. 392 has never been registered since 1948. This revelation raises questions about the bank's history and Case's involvement, driving Frazier deeper into the secrets that lurk within.

As Frazier seeks to access the mysterious box, White tries to dissuade him from uncovering the deeper truths about Case’s past. Their conversation hints at a web of deceit and potential crimes committed amidst the backdrop of World War II.

Eventually, White confronts Case, who reveals that the safe deposit box contains items acquired through betrayal during the war. This admission unveils the grim reality of Case's actions and signifies his moral downfall.

Russell emerges triumphantly with the hidden contents from the bank, including diamonds and incriminating documents, indicating the success of his heist. In a twist of fate, he crosses paths with Frazier, who remains unaware of their intertwining fates.