Takers

Takers

Year: 2010

Runtime: 107 min

Language: English

Director: John Luessenhop

ActionThrillerCrime

A team of skilled criminals meticulously plans and executes daring robberies, always staying one step ahead of the police. Their confidence leads them to target an seemingly impossible score, but a determined detective begins to close in. As the stakes escalate, the thieves find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where trust is tested and the consequences of failure are deadly.

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1

The Heist

Detectives Jack Welles and Eddie Hatcher begin their investigation into a group of bank robbers shortly after they execute a daring heist. The well-organized gang, led by Gordon Cozier, successfully escapes, setting the stage for a thrilling cat and mouse chase between the detectives and the criminals.

2

Introducing Ghost

Ghost, a former member of the gang, is revealed to have been apprehended during a previous robbery and is no longer part of the crew. Meanwhile, his absence allows Jake, the crew member, to pursue a relationship with Ghost's ex-girlfriend Lilly, who has accepted his proposal of marriage.

3

Ghost's Return

After being paroled, Ghost makes a surprise return to the gang, claiming he holds no grudge against them. His unexpected presence entices the members to consider a high-risk heist involving an armored vehicle, promising a tempting payout of $20 million.

4

Gathering Evidence

Detective Welles starts piecing together evidence that the crew is planning another heist. As he narrows in on specific crew members, he discovers they are in search of C4 explosives, leading to a deadly confrontation with the suppliers that nearly costs him his life.

5

Conflict within the Crew

As the crew prepares for their armored vehicle heist, Jake expresses his unease about Ghost's involvement, fearing the crew is acting recklessly. However, his concerns are dismissed by the others, showcasing rifts forming within the group dynamics.

6

Corruption Revealed

On the day of the heist, Welles uncovers that Hatcher, his partner, is corrupt and has been manipulating the system by releasing inmates for drug money. This revelation complicates their investigation and threatens to unravel the team from within.

7

Setting the Trap

The crew devises an audacious plan to rob an armored car by creating a subway tunnel, dubbed 'The Subway'. The team plans to blow a hole in the street right as the armored car passes overhead, a risky maneuver designed to maximize their escape route.

Subway Tunnel
8

The Heist in Action

As the crew executes their plan, a young boy on a bike inadvertently causes the armored vehicle to brake just before the explosion occurs. This twist allows John to capture one armored car and push another into the crater created by their explosion.

Street
9

The Chase

Welles and Hatcher receive a dispatch about the ongoing heist, leading them to pursue the crew. A tense chase ensues, escalating into a deadly confrontation where Hatcher is shot by Jesse, leaving him critically injured as he fights for his life.

10

Aftermath

Following the heist, tensions rise within the crew as Jesse confesses to shooting Hatcher, leading to a dramatic standoff. Just then, Russian gangsters storm in, triggering chaos and resulting in A.J.'s tragic demise during the ambush.

Hotel
11

Personal Loss

After the violent encounter with the Russian gangsters, Jake returns home to find Lilly murdered. This devastating turn of events sends him spiraling into a dark place, intensifying his feelings of betrayal and loss amid the chaos unfolding around him.

Jake's Home
12

Betrayal

In the midst of the turmoil, Ghost unexpectedly betrays the gang, taking down Scott, a dealer, and seizing the laundered money. This shocking twist reveals Ghost's true nature and puts him at odds with the remaining members of the crew.

Private Plane
13

Climactic Showdown

The situation escalates into a tense three-way standoff between Welles, Gordon, and Ghost. As bullets start flying, Ghost shoots both Welles and Gordon, creating a chaotic scene where loyalties and survival instincts collide.

14

Final Confrontation

Just as Ghost is about to finish Gordon off, John makes a dramatic return, intervening and taking Ghost down. This pivotal moment leads to a hurried escape for John and Gordon, now with the weight of their choices heavy on their shoulders.

15

A Question of Trust

As they flee, John turns to Gordon and asks if they are still partners, to which Gordon reassures him that 'All signs point to it.' Their partnership solidifies amid the chaos, leaving the audience questioning the future of both men as the film concludes.

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