The Town (2010) The Town
A crime thriller directed by Ben Affleck, based on Chuck Hogan's 2004 novel Prince of Thieves. Affleck stars as Doug MacRay, a career bank robber from Charlestown, Boston, who falls for a bank manager taken hostage during a heist -- complicating his plans to leave the life behind while an FBI agent closes in.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Director | Ben Affleck |
| Writers | Peter Craig, Ben Affleck & Aaron Stockard (screenplay); Chuck Hogan (novel Prince of Thieves) |
| Stars | Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively |
| Composer | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Cinematographer | Robert Elswit |
| Production Company | Legendary Pictures / GK Films / Thunder Road Pictures |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Budget | ~$37 million |
| Box Office | ~$154 million (worldwide) |
| Release Date | September 17, 2010 |
| Running Time | 125 minutes (theatrical) |
| MPAA Rating | R |
| Filmed In | Boston, Massachusetts |
Film & Story
Cast & Performances
- Cast and Characters (The Town)
- Ben Affleck (The Town)
- Jeremy Renner (The Town)
- Rebecca Hall (The Town)
- Jon Hamm (The Town)
- Blake Lively (The Town)
- Pete Postlethwaite (The Town)
Production & Craft
- Production History (The Town)
- Robert Elswit (The Town)
- Physical Media Releases (The Town)
- The Extended Cut and Alternate Ending
Key Sequences
- The Opening Bank Robbery
- The Nun-Mask Armored Car Heist
- The Car Chase Through the North End
- The Fenway Park Heist