The Real McCoy (1993)

20 guards. 30 tons of steel. A security system second to none. They said there wasn't a man on Earth who could pull off a bank job like this. They were right.

The Real McCoy (1993) poster

Karen McCoy is released from prison with nothing but the clothes on her back. Before being incarcerated, Karen was the bank robber of her time, but now she wishes for nothing more than to settle down and start a new life. Unfortunately, between a dirty parole officer, old business partners, and an idiot ex, she will have to do the unthinkable in order to save her son.

Director: Russell Mulcahy
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Brad Fiedel
Cinematography: Denis Crossan
Editing: Peter Honess
Production: Universal Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $24M
Box Office: $6M
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Merciless and Violent Heists, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

prison, master thief, motherly love, bank robbery

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Real McCoy about?
Karen McCoy is released from prison with nothing but the clothes on her back. Before being incarcerated, Karen was the bank robber of her time, but now she wishes for nothing more than to settle down and start a new life. Unfortunately, between a dirty parole officer, old business partners, and an idiot ex, she will have to do the unthinkable in order to save her son.
Who directed The Real McCoy?
The Real McCoy was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Who stars in The Real McCoy?
The Real McCoy stars Kim Basinger, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp, David Dwyer, Gailard Sartain, Raynor Scheine.
How long is The Real McCoy?
The Real McCoy has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Real McCoy?
The Real McCoy is a Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Real McCoy?
The Real McCoy had a budget of $24M.
How much did The Real McCoy gross?
The Real McCoy grossed $6M worldwide.
Where was The Real McCoy produced?
The Real McCoy was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Real McCoy?
The themes of The Real McCoy include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Merciless and Violent Heists, Prison Riot and Anarchy, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.