Heist 88

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Heist 88
Heist 88 poster.jpg
Release poster
Directed by Menhaj Huda
Written byDwayne Johnson-Cochran
Produced byCherelle George
Starring Courtney B. Vance
CinematographyThomas M. Harting
Edited byTim Mirkovich
Music byThe Angel
Release date
  • September 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)(Paramount+)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Heist 88 is a 2023 American crime drama film written by Dwayne Johnson-Cochran, directed by Menhaj Huda and starring Courtney B. Vance. [1]

Contents

Plot

Cast

Production

Vance had been attached to the project since 2017. [2] Filming began in Chicago in August 2022. [3]

Release

The film was released on Paramount+ on September 29, 2023. [4] [5] [6]

Reception

The film has a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on six reviews. [7]

J. Kim Murphy of Variety gave the film a negative review and wrote, "It’s a crime film that finds little joy in criminality, crammed with characters who’ve been backed into a corner, hindered by an overarching morality that doesn’t match the material." [8]

References

  1. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 5, 2023). "'Heist 88' Moves To Showtime As Network Picks Up 'Seasoned' To Series, Passes On 'The Wood' & Cancels 'Ziwe' After 2 Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 26, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ Holloway, Daniel (November 27, 2017). "Courtney B. Vance's 'Heist 88' in the Works at FX". Variety. Archived from the original on October 10, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ King, Aidan (August 25, 2022). "Courtney B. Vance To Lead Crime Drama Film 'Heist 88'". Collider. Archived from the original on September 28, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  4. ↑ Cordero, Rosy (September 14, 2023). "'Heist 88' Trailer Sets Up Action-Packed Crime Drama Starring Courtney B. Vance". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Mishra, Shristy (September 14, 2023). "Courtney B. Vance Is a Coldblooded Criminal in First 'Heist 88' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Humphrey, Julia (September 28, 2023). "Courtney B. Vance Prepares to Rob a Bank in 'Heist 88' Sneak Peek [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Heist 88". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on January 1, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Murphy, J. Kim (September 29, 2023). "'Heist 88' Review: Courtney B. Vance Rounds Up a Crew for an Extremely Unimpressive Bank Robbery". Variety. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
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