Jeri Jacquin
Coming to DVD from writer/director Tom DeNucci and Lionsgate
comes a heist based on a true story of what happened in the VAULT.
Deuce (Theo Rossi) and Chucky (Clive Standen) are two
robbers in 1975 Rhode Island
After getting popped for a robbery, Deuce and Chuck meet the
Frenchman Gerry (Don Johnson) who is a tad upset with the Italian mafia,
especially Raymond (Chazz Palminteri) and wants the boys to work for him. Once
they are released, the boys case the business where there is a special bonded vault
at Hudson Fine Furs & Storage. Deuce isn’t at all thrilled with the idea
and wants to walk away.
A crew that include Buddy Providence (William Forsythe),
Buddy Roxbury (Sean Ringgold) and Buddy Barrington (Eric Lutes) has been set up
for them by Gerry. Karyn isn’t happy with Deuce distancing himself. She knows
the job that Jerry is setting up is big and wants to walk away to start another
life.
Detective Caretti (John Fiore) investigates the robbery that
is now the biggest heist of $30 million in American history. Deuce takes off for
with Karyn to Nevada
Chucky shows up out of nowhere and now Deuce is even more
aware of the dangers. They are still waiting to get their cut promised by Gerry
as more of the heist crew begins to disappear. Karyn makes a move that forces
Deuce to rethink how life got to this place and how to live what’s left of his
own.
It is all getting out of hand!
Rossi as Deuce is a smart but small time crook who seems to
be flying by the seat of his law breaking pants. This couldn’t be truer when he
meets girlfriend Karyn during a robbery. Of course I will always remember Rossi
for his role as Juice in the hit FX series Sons
of Anarchy but as an actor he continues to takes roles that showcase what a
talent he truly is. Here he is fast talking and easily swayed by his friendship
with Chuck.
Standen as Chuck has a hard time not saying names during
robberies but he’s about to change that with the Hudson
Wiley as Karyn falls for Deuce the bad boy and wants a life
with him. She knows he is a small time criminal and accepts it but what she doesn’t
want is what follows them after the heist. Johnson as Gerry is plain creepy but
talks the two friends into a plan that he knows will upset the mafia.
Palminteri as Raymond is completely absorbed with how the
crime business is changing. He is keenly aware of what Gerry and keeps his ear
to the public after the Hudson
Other cast include Chuck Zito as Joey Bruno, Vincent Pastore
as Frank, Gillian Williams as Jeanie, Armen Garo as Gus, Claudio Orefice as
Ronnie, Burt Young as Don Ruggiero, Antonio Cupo as Dominic Ruggiero, Lala Kent
as Edie, Dorthy Lyman as Ma and Ken Baltin as Abraham Levine.
Lionsgate is a global leader in motion picture production
and distribution for theatres, television, home entertainment and more. Theatre
franchises include THE HUNGER GAMES, and DIVERGENT along with JOHN WICK. Now,
adding this film to its 16,000 motion picture and television titles you can see
everything coming soon as well as available now at http://www.lionsgate.com.
The DVD Special Features include Deleted Scenes, Behind the Scenes of VAULT, Commentary with Director
Tom DeNucci and Director of Photography Sam Eilertsen and Trailer Gallery.
VAULT is a true story and the heist brought out $34 million
which in today’s market would be $100 million. Still, none of what was stolen
was ever recovered!
This film brings fantastic cinematography and when a period
piece is done, it is the costuming that adds such a richness and depth. From
the hair, makeup, cars and era-language, it all adds to bringing a story that
needed to be told and director DeNucci did it extremely well.
In the end – it’s a crime based on a true story!
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