Federal Bank Heist

The 2011 Brazilian thriller "Federal Bank Heist" is a gripping and shocking tale of brazen audacity, as high-ranking criminal Barão (Milhem Cortaz) and his wife Carla (Hermila Guedes) plan the heist that inspired the film – stealing millions from the Banco Central's vault in Fortaleza. The crew assembled by Barão includes eight other skilled criminals, each with their own expertise and motivations, as they dig a tunnel to reach the cash. As the authorities close in, paranoia sets in, and alliances are tested in this tense and thrilling ride based on true events.