Master Minds (TV Series 2020- ) - IMDb How Did David Ghantt, Kelly Campbell, Steve Chambers Steal More Than The '90s are the best! It didn't quite pan out that way. At the airport, David meets McKinney, who is returning to the U.S., but as he bids farewell he sees Kelly's name written on his hand and tells him that she is his girlfriend. Steve Chambers: Its time to cut David Ghantt from the team.Kelly Campbell: We cant do this, this is wrong! The site's critical consensus reads, "Mastermind's great cast and stranger-than-fiction true story are largely wasted on a scattershot comedy with a handful of funny moments and far too much wackiness. David calls Steve, threatening to surrender himself to Interpol if he does not wire $6 million into his bank account within two days. But he found his happy place: Hollywood, Documentary reveals how two Charlotte men discovered an ugly past and confronted it, Meet 5 Gen Z drivers challenging NASCAR stereotypes in Charlotte, While looking for love on The Bachelor, NC nurse found herself in awkward situations, A foodie union is taking this well-known Charlotte food photographer to Houston, Its a yes: Clover teen shakes off nerves to earn American Idol golden ticket. "I work construction. Beryl: There he is. Based on the true story of the 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery, the film was directed by Jared Hess and written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The only person not to plead guilty in the case, former Gastonia attorney Jeff Guller, ended up doing eight years for money laundering. Masterminds (2016) - IMDb The robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, Michael Gobbies, and four other co-conspirators. But what has me most intrigued is the fact that the events that transpire in it, while most likely embellished for the film, are based on real events they even keep the real names of the people. There are 150 days until fall (September 23, 2023). Day 2 grade: B+. 9 Best Masterminds Movie Quotes: "Brace Your Boobies!" - Ranker Is there any part of the movie that really happened, but is so outlandish that audiences might think it was made up?The whole story, really [laughing]. He also observed the filmmaking of Hess as "suggest[ing] a kinship with the transcendental cinema of Robert Bresson and Carl Theodor Dreyer. his images belong to a similar realm of astonishment, even if his are frankly comedic where theirs are irreconcilably tragic. Kelly: Nice! Campbell will collaborate on live and original content for Peacock alongside NBCUniversal executives in TV, film, news, and sports in her new position. If I hadn't done what I did the, the life I have now with my wife and child, I wouldn't have. David Ghantt was the vault supervisor for Loomis, Fargo & Co. armored cars, which managed the transportation of large sums of cash between banks in North Carolina. A guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. Theres clearly a lot of humor at his expense. Spoiler alert: Ghantt and his would-be assassin never became friends, although the two did meet a couple of times in Mexico. Ghantt:It's kid-friendly, it's family-friendly (the movie is rated PG-13). You can reach Kevin Ellis at 704-869-1823 or Twitter.com/TheGazetteKevin. David Ghantt: Steve Chambers double-crossed me. We shot in Budapest and it was really fun. Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. Set in the year 1997, David Scott Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) thought being an armored car driver would be a dream come true. [22] The film made $2,325,546 on its first day. In real life: False. Masterminds MBTI Personality Type - Movies "I've moved on with my life," he said Tuesday. I just love a good heist movie, compelled by the improbability of the mission and the unlikelihood that they'll pull it off and never get caught. Ghantt knew Chambers as Steve, but didnt find out that his last name was Chambers until the arrests were made. Masterminds stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones quite a group, huh? Ghantt fled to Mexico. The extravagant spending of Steve and Michelle Chambers. 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Pat Sajak was noticeably absent during the bonus round in the Wheel of Fortune episode that aired on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery.A guard at an armored car company in the Southern U.S. organizes one of the biggest bank heists in American history. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM 1998 and ACTORS IN MOVIE. Upon David's release, he is picked up by McKinney and they drive to visit Kelly. Kelly Campbell Abruptly Exits As President Of Disney's Hulu, May Join I don't want to be mean, but that's probably the dumbest thing they could do. Copyright 2023 | All Rights Reserved | All images are copyright of their respective owners | Stock images by Depositphotos. Gaston County residents remember how that worked out. The True Story of David Ghantt and the Loomis Fargo Heist - PrepScholar Question: You went to Mexico. Not a documentary. But Ghantt, who served as an unpaid consultant to the movie and attended the big Los Angeles premiere earlier in the week, has no such reservations. So he and some friends decided at the end of his Oct. 4 shift he would load a company van with more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drive away. What is the guys name in masterminds? However, he foolishly hands the money over to the group who double-cross him and set him up to take the fall, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hit man, Mike McKinney (Jason Sudeikis), and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most. David phones Kelly and learns that Steve is trying to kill him, and will not send the money for him as expected. The real story behind the second largest bank heist in history, which And while Ocean's Eleven might not be based in reality, there are some heist movies that are: 21, Dog Day Afternoon, The Bank Job, and Public Enemies, just to name a few. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. I love Keds but I dont think I can rock those. Day 1 grade: C-. The FBI's wiretaps captured the missteps of all those involved. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson) and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with millions in cash. So the last third of the movie is almost entirely fiction. Additionally, Ghantt did not show up to work the next morning, putting his whereabouuts into question. In real life: Mostly true. To get rid of David, Steve hires hit man Mike. Everything came crashing down on an early March morning in 1998. The main reason he did it: He had a crush . She was devastated, Diamant said. And soon, another movie will be added to that list: the upcoming film Masterminds, which is based on a true story that's just as outrageous as the outfits the characters wear in the film. Note: No quotes were altered, although in some cases additional quotes were added to the questions as Ghantt expanded on his thoughts. After some awkward training in preparation for the robbery, the team has David go inside Loomis' vault and load the entire money supply into the company's van. The man of your dreams.Jandice: Its like youre marrying both of us, David. In addition, the whole reason the FBI honed in on them was because of their sudden lavish and extravagant spending. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, Horror Movies That Don't Look Like Horror Movies. In real life: Yes and no. Cornelius resident Karis Stucker is on the newest season of The Great American Baking Show.. [10] On December 3, 2013, Zach Galifianakis joined the cast to replace Carrey after he dropped out. Everything changes when he meets Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig), a new employee at his bank, Loomis Fargo. News Reporter: Police are calling one of the largest cash heists ever. [18] The company pushed back the date because it was facing a financial crisis. And that's OK with Ghantt, who's just a few weeks shy of his 47th birthday, out of federal prison for more than a decade, married with a 9-year-old daughter and happy. Ow! It happened on October 4, a Saturday. [6] On June 30, 2014, Ken Marino, Kate McKinnon, Devin Ratray, Leslie Jones, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Ross Kimball joined the cast. [Ghantt goes straight into the gate, which doesnt open, and destroys the front of the car]. Question: Are you happy that Wilkesboro-nativeZach Galifianakis plays you in the movie? Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. When he was not on the screen, it did not flow like when he was on, and he was always on. David Scott Ghantt: Vault Supervisor Youre pretty much this summers trailer prom queen.And then Im going to go away for seven years and no one will know where I am. Kelly Campbell, 29, a former company employee, entered guilty pleas earlier to bank larceny, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder charges. David tricks Steve into admitting that he was the mastermind of the whole plan, giving the agents enough reason to arrest all of them, including Kelly. October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery - Wikipedia I knew it was just a matter of time. Ghantt:I've burned that bridge years ago. David: My name is David Ghantt. Steve plans to cut him loose but Kelly thinks it would be wrong to abandon him. Ghantt ultimately agreed to the plan, largely, due to a mountain of credit-card debt and in hopes of changing his life for the better. Question: How much of 'Masterminds' is true? What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled. Not in front ofMike McKinney: [as Steve nods his head towards his sons] Oh, is it one of them?Steve Chambers: No.Michelle: Boys, go upstairs right now. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Thats nearly $11 million less than former Kings Mountain resident David Ghantt (played by Galifianakis in the film) helped steal from the vault where he worked in Charlotte back in October 1997. Mastermind's new champion defends win after controversy over final answer It sounds so funny this is the first interview Ive done talking about him. [12], The title used in media coverage was Untitled Armored Car. Masterminds movie quotes bring the laughs to the comedy movie about an unlikely pawn who pulls off one of the biggest cash heists ever. She learned how to bake from The Great British Baking Show. Now, shes a contestant.