The Hurricane Heist

The Hurricane Heist

Year: 2018

Runtime: 103 min

Language: English

Director: Rob Cohen

ActionThrillerCrime

As a massive hurricane approaches the Alabama coast, a dangerous group of mercenaries plans to use the storm's chaos to steal a fortune from a heavily guarded treasury facility. With the town of New Hope in the storm's path, authorities must race against time and the elements to stop the heist and protect the community.

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1

Hurricane Andrew Strikes Alabama

In 1991, Alabama is hit hard by Hurricane Andrew. Niles Rutledge, attempting to escape with his sons, finds himself in a desperate situation as the storm begins to unleash its fury.

1991 Alabama
2

Escape Attempt Goes Awry

As they flee, tension builds between brothers Will and Breeze. Will blames Breeze for their predicament caused by his innocent kite-flying, and their truck swerves to avoid a fallen tree.

1991 Alabama
3

Seeking Shelter

Niles manages to steer the truck into a nearby vacant house to escape the storm. However, the intensity of Hurricane Andrew continues to escalate, leaving the family in a precarious situation.

1991 Vacant House, Alabama
4

Tragedy Strikes

The chaos of the storm culminates when a water tower crashes onto Niles, witnessed helplessly by his sons. This traumatic event leaves a lasting impact on the boys as they grapple with loss.

1991 Alabama
5

A Haunting Foreshadowing

Amidst the turmoil, a skull forms in the clouds, ominously foreshadowing the darkness that looms over the family. This eerie sight marks the beginning of ongoing struggles for Will and Breeze.

1991 Alabama
6

Present Day: Tropical Storm Tammy Approaches

Fast forward to the present, Tropical Storm Tammy is brewing in the Gulf of Mexico. Now a meteorologist, Will is dispatched to Alabama to prepare for the impending storm.

Present Day Gulfport
7

Underestimating the Storm

Will recognizes the locals' underestimation of the storm's potential. With drones ready for deployment, he understands the dire need to raise awareness about the impending danger.

Present Day Gulfport
8

Treasury Agents Encounter Trouble

Meanwhile, Treasury agents Casey and Connor find themselves stuck in traffic while returning to the Treasury building. Taking a bold decision, Casey leads their trucks off-road to avoid delays.

Present Day Tobacco Field
9

Criminal Encounter

While navigating the field, Casey and Connor spot criminals tampering with a tower. The tension escalates as they realize these brothers pose a formidable threat amidst their pursuit.

Present Day Tobacco Field
10

A Burden of Guilt

Casey struggles with her responsibility to manage a pile of old currency scheduled for destruction. Haunted by a past incident, this obligation weighs heavily on her as chaos unfolds.

Present Day On the Road
11

Seeking Breeze for Help

Casey's colleague recruits tech specialists to fix a critical malfunction, while she seeks out Breeze, who is dealing with his father’s death and his own demons. She hopes he can help in an emergency.

Present Day Breeze's Repair Shop
12

Hostage Crisis at the Treasury Building

Chaos erupts when Clement and Xander assault the Treasury building, taking employees hostage. Connor is revealed to be an inside man, complicating the already dire situation.

Present Day Treasury Building
13

Breeze Saves the Day

In a moment of desperation, Casey is saved by Breeze during a tense confrontation with armed criminals. However, they find themselves trapped by security beams in a critical situation.

Present Day Treasury Building
14

The Escape Plan

Will fortuitously arrives and rescues Casey, but the danger escalates as Sheriff Dixon is found to be involved with the criminals, prompting a hasty escape amid a worsening storm.

Present Day Sheriff's Office
15

Climactic Confrontation

With the storm intensifying, and Perkins pursuing them, Will, Casey, and Breeze must outwit the criminals while facing explosive confrontations. Their determination crystallizes as they navigate through overwhelming odds.

Present Day Gulfport

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