Hei$t: The Great Robbery of Brazil's Central Bank
★ 6.5 · 2022 · 60m · Documentary
In August 2005, through a tunnel almost 80 meter long, thiefs invaded the bank vault of Brazil's Central Bank in Fortaleza and stole over 160 milions reais, ou or nealy 3,5 tons of cash. This documenty explores that spectacular and historic heist.
Episodes
1. The Crime61m · Authorities scramble to piece together an audacious heist after criminals tunnel into the vault at Fortaleza's Central Bank and rob it of millions.
2. The Hunt62m · The hunt for culprits takes detectives to Boa Viagem in Northeastern Brazil. Later, the police unearth an unfolding caper and close in on a mastermind.
3. Cursed Money59m · More money, more problems: The cursed cash tantalizes corrupt officers as the thieves turn into kidnapping targets — and meet suspicious ends.More Like This
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