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  2. A veteran of World War II, Edwin Boyd (Scott Speedman) is disillusioned and barely getting by as a Toronto bus driver. With his wife Doreen (Kelly Reilly), whom he met in England during the war, and two young children to support, he finds it increasingly difficult to make ends meet.

  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.

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    • Crime, Drama
    • Nathan Morlando
    • 2012-04-27
  5. 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 ...

  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 25, 2012 · Review: 'Citizen Gangster' Hits All The Familiar Notes Of The Bank Robber Subgenre. By Gabe Toro. Review: True Story Documentary ‘1971’ Is A Subtle Call To Arms. April 25, 2012 8:05 pm. Edwin...

  8. 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...

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