Finding Steve McQueen

About Finding Steve McQueen

Finding Steve McQueen is a captivating American heist thriller directed by Mark Steven Johnson and released in 2019. The plot is centered around a gang who plans and executes a heist on the United California Bank in 1972, with hopes of nabbing $30 million. However, the suspense really kicks in when it is discovered that the funds allegedly belong to then-President Richard Nixon. The highlight of the movie is the engrossing romantic angle between the lead character, Harry James Barber, and his girlfriend Molly Murphy, as well as Barber's obsession with the actor Steve McQueen.

Making / Production

The movie was scripted by Ken Hixon and Keith Sharon. It is a production of AMBI Media Group and Identity Films, with Monika Bacardi and Andrea Lervolino serving as the main producers.

Actors

• Travis Fimmel played the lead character, Harry James Barber, with an appealing mixture of charm and excitement, making his portrayal pleasurable to watch.
• Rachael Taylor was cast as Molly Murphy, who brings heart and believability to her role as Barber's girlfriend.
• William Fichtner took on the role of Enzo Rotella, playing his part with great ease and conviction.
• Forest Whitaker, as Howard Lambert, effortlessly played the FBI agent on the chase, lending a captivating drive to the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie is based on the real-life robbery of the United California Bank in 1972.
• Travis Fimmel’s character, Harry Barber, was greatly inspired by actor Steve McQueen.

Music, Soundtrack

• Viktor Krauss composed the movie's enticing and fitting original score.

Quotes

• "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." - Harry Barber
• "You can't trust a guy who doesn't like Steve McQueen." - Molly Murphy

Awards

The movie, unfortunately, did not win any awards.