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It’s been a while since you’ve seen Mel Gibson on screen, and you might be wondering what’s next for the famous American actor. You’ll be pleased to know that he is soon directing the sequel to The Passion of the Christ and will also star in Lethal Weapon 5.

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While waiting for these blockbusters, let’s shine a spotlight on a clever, lesser-known crime thriller: Bandit by Allan Ungar (Tapped Out or Gridlocked). Released in cinemas in 2022, this film is based on the novel The Flying Bandit by Robert Knuckle.

Bandit tells the true story of Gilbert Galvan Jr., an American who became Canada’s greatest thief. A master of disguises, he committed no fewer than sixty-three robberies of banks and jewelry stores.

The cast of this biopic, which blends thriller, drama, and crime genres, includes Josh Duhamel (Transformers), Elisha Cuthbert (Girl Next Door), Olivia d’Abo (Conan the Barbarian), Nestor Carbonell (Lost), Haley Webb (Final Destination), and of course, Mel Gibson.

Mel Gibson as a Gangster

Rated 3.2 out of 5 by users, Bandit provides solid entertainment, while the biopic aspect adds an extra layer. Like a modern-day Arsène Lupin, The Flying Bandit managed to rob dozens of stores without violence or victims.

As a result, viewers might find themselves almost fond of this outright criminal portrayed by a charismatic Josh Duhamel. Meanwhile, Mel Gibson stands out by playing a gangster who drives the protagonist to pull off all his heists.

In total, the (real) loot of this notorious crook amounted to $251,333 in cash, not to mention about two million dollars’ worth of jewels. He is even among the criminals who have committed the largest number of consecutive thefts. A dubious record indeed…

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