But stung by studio interference on all his three previous movies, lucas paid for empire himself, and kept on financing it as the budget just kept. Hemsworth plays as christos potamitis, the young greekamerican. In this unprecedented exploration of 100 photographs that shaped the human experience, time goes behind each spectacular image to reveal how and. Exclusive empire state behindthescenes clip talks to the. This reallife story serves as the inspiration for empire state. This real life story serves as the inspiration for empire state, an action vehicle starring liam hemsworth and dwayne johnson. The first official trailer has just been released for dito montiels heist thriller empire state. The tragic and twisted tale of the three stooges empire. Potamitis, after spending nine years in jail, decided to make a movie about his life and the robbery to show that people make mistakes and they pay for them.
Chris and his coconspirators pulling off the biggest cash robbery in united states history. Hundreds at open texas rally in frisco call for end to state s stayathome orders. Despite being based on a true story, empire state is nothing but a bland and predictable tale that completely lacks originality. Chris potamitis was not denied entry into the police academy due to smoking pot. Exclusive interview with dito montiel on empire state. At the time, it was the largest cash heist in us history. For a true story, you would think more effort would be necessary. Directed by dito montiel and starring liam hemsworth, emma roberts and dwayne johnson, the film was released straight to dvd and bluray on september 3, 20. Empire state is based on the true story of one of the biggest heists in u. In 1972, the empire state building lost its title as worlds tallest building to new yorks world trade center, which itself was the tallest skyscraper for but a year.
Potamitis, after spending nine years in jail, decided to make a movie. The film empire state chronicles the facts of the reallife heist which. Empire state on dvd september 10, 20 starring liam hemsworth, dwayne johnson, emma roberts, chris diamantopoulos. Potamitis of empire state who took part in the largest cash robbery in us history. The feature that takes a look at movies based on actual events. The heist is the real story behind the movie empire state with liam hemsworth who portrays potamitis, and dwayne johnson who is the. Since empire state is only based on a true story, a certain amount of dramatic license is to be expected. Everything you need to know about empire state movie 20. Empire state is a tremendous thriller based on a true story, written and directed by dito montiel, and if you dont know the name, you should. Skull island was originally supposed to be an actual gorilla battling a justas real komodo dragon. The story behind the famous shot for 80 years, the 11 ironworkers in the iconic photo have remained unknown, and now, thanks to. The beloved movie monster that hits screens again in kong. Since it opened in 1931, the empire state building has remained a beloved new york city landmark and a favorite setting for storytellers.
In the movie, the friends spend most of their time planning the heist in dingy neighborhood cafes. Empire was created by lee daniels, the directorproducer of 2009s precious and. Based on the true story of a 1982 nyc armored car company robbery. Netflixs new limited selfmade stars octavia spencer in the lead role of madam c. The story behind the empire strikes back movies empire. Empire state is a 20 american crime drama film based on a true story, centered on two childhood friends who rob an armored car depository, and the nypd officer who stands in their way.
A popular myth claims that the top of the empire state building was meant to serve as a docking station for dirigibles, but the buildings owners say that the story is just hot air. Jerry ferrara and liam hemsworth in empire state 20 liam hemsworth in empire state 20. The best empire state building moments in movies and tv. Empire state is a 20 american crime drama film based on a true story, centered on two childhood friends who rob an armored car depository, and the nypd. In this installment of true action im going to take a look at the 20 direct to video movie, empire state. Chris potamitis on famous heist and his lifes story. Empire state is the story of what was the largest cash robbery in us history at the time, the. Heres the true story of americas first female selfmade millionaire. So while we know that the drama has a lot of potential, it brings one big question. Lunch atop a skyscraper uncovered the new york times. Dwayne johnson is criminally wasted in this movie as a detective. Empire state has lots of topsecret planning going on in mob. A protest against michigans stayathome order outside the state capitol last week. Real chris potamitis talks heist and tells his story.
And its not atop the empire state building despite common misperceptions, misrepresentations and an internet that insists otherwise. The drama, which is based on a true story, centers. Check out empire to find out all about the three stooges. Declare him a billionaire thanks to his sneaker empire and somehow.
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