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  2. Scott Speedman stars as Canadian gangster and alleged murderer Edwin Alonzo Boyd. The film originally premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival under the title Edwin Boyd, but was retitled Citizen Gangster in general release.

  3. Apr 27, 2012 · “Citizen Gangster” is based on the true story of Edwin Boyd, the World War II veteran who became the most infamous bank robber in Canada.

    • Nathan Morlando
  4. Okay, the movie is based on a true story (a fad nowadays, it seems), and it most certainly has its moments. But in general the entire flick lacks some panache. If it were a Canadian province, I'd say it's (northern) Manitoba on a Tuesday night.

    • (4.6K)
    • Crime, Drama
    • Nathan Morlando
    • 2012-04-27
  5. May 1, 2012 · Citizen Gangster, Nathan Morlando’s gripping directorial debut, is inspired by the true story of notorious Canadian bank robber and gang leader Eddie Boyd. After serving in World War II, Boyd...

  6. A cross between Robin Hood and Baby Face Nelson, Edwin Boyd was (and still is) Canada’s most popular and notorious bank robber.

  7. Apr 22, 2012 · A mini-Public Enemies, Citizen Gangster tells the mundane based-on-true-life tale of Eddie Boyd (Scott Speedman), a vet who in post-WWII Canada opts to rebel against his disrespected, financially strapped existence as a bus driver by donning his wife Doreen’s (Kelly Reilly) cosmetics, wielding his souvenir German Luger, and robbing banks. A ...

  8. Based on a real WWII vet and family man turned bank robber. Disillusioned by his post war circumstances, Eddie Boyd is torn between the need to provide for his young family and an unfulfilled dream to head to Hollywood to become a star.