The movie focuses on a charismatic criminal mastermind who plans to commit an elaborate and complicated bank heist, for which he hires various bank employees. Courtney B. Vance leads the cast, with many others playing significant supporting characters.
Menhaj Huda, who's known for his work on Queer as Folk 2, Murphy's Law, and Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance, is the director of the film, with Dwayne Johnson-Cochran serving as the writer.
Showtime put out the official trailer for Heist 88 on September 15, 2023, and it offers a glimpse of the various pivotal events set to unfold in the crime movie. The trailer opens with protagonist Jeremy Horne instructing his crew members not to speak to each other during their flight journey.
''Inspired by true events, HEIST 88 is the unbelievable story centered on Jeremy Horne (Courtney B. Vance), a criminal mastermind with an innate ability to convince anyone to do just about anything, who decides to pull one last job before going to prison.''
''He recruits four young bank employees to steal close to $80 million dollars in a daring and brazen assault on the U.S. banking system. The film takes place in a time before widespread computerization and the vast cybersecurity of today.''
The film stars critically acclaimed actor Courtney B. Vance in the lead role as Jeremy Horne, who's the mastermind behind the notorious bank heist. Vance perfectly displays his character's raw charisma and authoritative demeanor with astonishing ease. He promises to deliver a riveting performance in the movie. His other memorable acting credits include 61st Street, Ben Is Back, and The Mummy, to name a few.
