The Great Communist Bank Robbery (2004)

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In 1959, in Romania, six former members of the nomenklatura and the secret police organize a hold up of the National Bank. After their arrest, the state forces them to play themselves in a film which reconstitutes the crime and the investigation. At the end of their trial, filmed live, they are sentenced to death and executed. A month later, the film Reconstitution was released and became a sensation throughout the country.

Director: Alexandru Solomon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Sophie Reiter
Production: Libra Film
Country: Romania
Language: English, Română
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Communist Bank Robbery about?
In 1959, in Romania, six former members of the nomenklatura and the secret police organize a hold up of the National Bank. After their arrest, the state forces them to play themselves in a film which reconstitutes the crime and the investigation. At the end of their trial, filmed live, they are sentenced to death and executed. A month later, the film Reconstitution was released and became a sensation throughout the country.
Who directed The Great Communist Bank Robbery?
The Great Communist Bank Robbery was directed by Alexandru Solomon.
How long is The Great Communist Bank Robbery?
The Great Communist Bank Robbery has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The Great Communist Bank Robbery?
The Great Communist Bank Robbery is a Documentary film.
Where was The Great Communist Bank Robbery produced?
The Great Communist Bank Robbery was produced in Romania.