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Apr 13, 2022 · Chris Potamitis, a Greek-American businessman and film producer, co-wrote and co-produced Empire State, a movie based on his involvement in the largest cash robbery in US history in 1982. He shares his life story, his time in jail, and his redemption in this exclusive interview.
Directed by Dito Montiel and starring Liam Hemsworth, Emma Roberts and Dwayne Johnson, the film was released straight to DVD and Blu-ray on September 3, 2013. It is based on the true story of the 1983 Sentry Armored Car Courier Company theft.
Apr 26, 2022 · Yes, ‘Empire State’ is based on a true story. As the movie probes into the story of the heist, it also paints a convincing picture of the Greek diaspora in 1980s New York. And speaking of the heist plot, the movie adheres to most of the robbery details, even down to the character names.
Aug 30, 2013 · Empire State: Directed by Dito Montiel. With Liam Hemsworth, Michael Angarano, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Ben-Victor. Two childhood friends plan to rob an armored-car depository, but an NYPD officer stands in their way.
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- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Dito Montiel
- 2013-08-30
Apr 26, 2022 · Learn how the 1982 Bronx robbery depicted in the movie Empire State unfolded in real life. Find out what happened to Eddie, Chris, and the missing money after the heist.
The heist is the real story behind the movie "Empire State" with Liam Hemsworth who portrays Potamitis, and Dwayne Johnson who is the detective that arrests him. Here, real-life Chris talks to...
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- GreekReporter
Sep 15, 2022 · In the exclusive clip, heist master Chris Potamitis—one of the real men behind the 1982 crime—explains how he first got the job at the Empire State security firm, and how it just so...
