Hatton Garden Job, The

Date: 2017
Director: Ronnie Thompson
Production Company: Fiction Films, Voltage Pictures

Stars: Phil Daniels, Larry Lamb, Matthew Goode, Mark Harris, David Calder, Clive Russell, Stephen Moyer, Joely Richardson
Location(s): London

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In April 2015, an underground safe deposit facility of the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company in London was robbed by an aging gang of retired criminals.

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Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

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Basil and Judas-Jack stride towards the Banker’s house that they are about to rob. 1 Raynes Avenue E11. (SR)

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The following morning DCI Frank Baskin (Mark Harris) leaves the property followed by DCI Carter. 26 The Warren Drive E11. (SR)

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After Judas-Jack is arrested, Basil is picked up by Baskin and Carter. This is Old Ford Lock 19 on the River Lee Navigation in Tower Hamlets, Greater London. (SR)

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Having been approached by a Hungarian named Zoltan whilst serving his three year sentence, Basil (Matthew Goode) is released from confinement.

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Basil heads for a meeting with Erzebet Zslondos, a Hungarian crime boss, whilst pondering the job that could mean early retirement. High Road Leytonstone E11 with the Shepherd’s Inn to the left.

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Danny Jones (Phil Daniels) is recruited and he in turn approaches Brian Reader (Larry Lamb). The graveyard of St. Mary's church on Overton Drive in Wanstead E11.

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The now retired Frank Baskin meets with Marcus Ford at Upton Park. The shot pans across the roof of West Ham United’s stadium on Green Street E13.

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Sitting in an empty stand, the pair discuss what they are hearing about the Hungarians robbing a vault in Hatton Garden. The Sir Trevor Brooking Stand at West Ham’s Boleyn Ground. The stadium was demolished in 2016 to make way for a new development.

On his way to meet with Basil and Danny, Brian pockets a Freedom Pass that he finds on the bus. By tracking the 388 bus route, Steve Randall was led to Cambridge Heath Road E2, here facing south towards the junction with Old Ford Road.

And a 388 obliged with its timing. SJ

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In the pub, Basil, Danny and Brian talk about the job and consider who else should be recruited. The Railway Tavern at the corner of Windmill Lane and Angel Lane in E15.

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Kenny Collins watches in the rear view mirror before reversing his car into a parking space in front of an approaching motorist.

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Terry Perkins (David Calder) is escorted by a Prison Guard (John Alford) on his release from prison.

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Kenny Collins (Clive Russell) drives up to collect Terry outside the prison gates.

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Having borrowed the Guard’s lighter to light his cigarette, Terry gets into the car.

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The Guard takes out a cigarette and realises that his lighter has been stolen.

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Judas-Jack (Jack Doolan) walks to his car where Baskin gets in beside him and asks questions about Hatton Garden.

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In an empty workshop, Terry tells a story whilst he, Kenny and Danny wait for Basil and Brian.

When the gang are all assembled, the heist is outlined and questions answered. Looking west along Greville Street from Hatton Garden in EC1.

We continue to buy jewellery...Is that the same bicycle?! SJ

Brian leaves the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company after being shown around as a prospective depositer. Facing the corner of Greville Street and Hatton Garden. Hatton Garden and the surrounding streets also appear in ‘King of Thieves’, ‘Robbery’, 'The Lavender Hill Mob', ‘Dateline Diamonds’, ‘The Primitives’, ‘The Secret Place’, ‘The Frightened Man’ and ‘A Fish Called Wanda’.

Even for London, Peter finds that little or nothing has changed in two years. (RL)

One of the Safe Deposit’s Security Guards talks on his phone as he arrives for work. Facing south at the junction of Hatton Garden and Greville Street.

Now. SJ

Terry walks past the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit as the Security Guard enters the premises. Looking north from the corner of Greville Street and Hatton Garden in EC1.

We still buy watches too. SJ

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Danny buys second-hand equipment that’s needed to carry out the job.

Outside the target premises, Terry and Danny watch as the Guard leaves work.

South end of Hatton Garden. SJ

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Kenny sorts out transport.

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Meeting with his paymaster again, Basil receives an envelope from Erzebet Zslondos. Shepherd’s Inn at the junction of West Street and High Road Leytonstone in E11.

The camera begins to tilt up from a street in the City. Dave Nattriss identifies this as Hertsmere Road E14, west of the car park structure, looking towards number 1 West India Quay,

A blend of old and new. SJ

The shot finds the top floors of Isaac’s Casino where Erzebet Zslondos and Marcus Ford exchange pleasantries. Found by Dave Nattriss, this is looking towards number 1 West India Quay, which was digitally dressed as the casino. The outline of the HSBC building on Canary Wharf can be seen behind.

This multi-use building, completed in 2008 and also with Hertsmere Road addresses, was seen in 'Run Fatboy Run' and 'Layer Cake.' SJ

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Basil arrives at the pub to meet with Danny, Terry and Brian. Looking south along Angel Lane from the Railway Tavern at the corner of Windmill Lane.

After leaving the pub, Basil walks through the streets when Baskin pulls up alongside him. Looking north on Gough Street in Clerkenwell WC1 identified by Steve Lewin.

A lot rebuilding to the right but the left remains on this cobbled street. SJ

Basil gets into the car and Baskin drives away. Looking south along Mount Plesant WC1 towards Laystall Street in EC1.

Now. SJ

As they pass through quiet streets Baskin tells Basil that he’s playing a dangerous game. Tris identifies this as Warner Street in EC1 with Rosebery Street viaduct passing overhead.

Looking south. SJ

Before dropping Basil off, Baskin makes his demands. Located by Tris, this is the view along Phoenix Place towards the Apple Tree public house with the Mount Pleasant sorting office to the left in EC1/WC1.

Difficult angle to recreate. SJ

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The morning after a heavy night of drinking begins with the gang waking up.

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Kenny gets out of the car where he has been sleeping.

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Good Friday dawns and the old men prepare for the heist. Looking over E13 from Upton Park stadium on Green Street with Castle Point to the extreme left and Jacobs House towards the centre distance.

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Paul Reader (David Garlick) tells Danny that his father Brian is in bed as he isn’t well.

After CCTV cameras are dealt with, the Transit is reversed towards a narrow entryway allowing the gang dressed as workmen to get out. Looking out of Hat & Mitre Court onto St. John Street in EC1.

Looking west. SJ

The van is parked across the road from the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company where the men begin work. Hatton Garden at the junction with Greville Street.

In daylight. SJ

After a silent alarm is activated, the Security Guard arrives. Facing the junction of Hatton Garden and Greville Street from outside the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit building.

Also in daylight. SJ

The night passes as the gang continue to drill their way into the safe deposit vault. Looking northward along Hatton Garden with Petersham House at the corner of Hatton Wall in the bottom right distance.

A familiar view of Hatton Garden. SJ

The disappointed crooks drive away after a problem with the equipment. Facing south on St. John Street in EC1.

Already a new building has appeared in the centre background. SJ

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Brian, Danny and Terry drown their sorrows. The Railway Tavern at the corner of Angel Lane and Windmill Lane in Stratford.

After returning to finish the job, Basil leaves the others and walks away from the scene of the crime. Looking west along Greville Street from the corner of Hatton Garden.

Forgive the sun-glare. SJ

Basil recalls his deals with Zoltan and Zslondos. Facing east on St. Cross Street towards Leather Lane in the distance with Hatton Garden crossing in the background.

He's facing east. I'm looking west into the afternoon sun. Same messy bicycles. SJ

Down a quiet alley, Basil makes a phone call. Looking from Hatton Place, across St. Cross Street and along Kirby Street to buildings on Greville Street in the distance.

Looking south. SJ

A police car passes as Basil asks Judas-Jack to pick him up. Facing west on St. Cross Street with Baird House to the right.

I missed this one first time around but should really have turned up in the morning to avoid sun-glare. SJ

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Given a diamond by Basil, Judas-Jack waits for Baskin to arrive.

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Basil walks away from the workshop after visits from Baskin and Erzebet Zslondos.

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Frank Baskin passes an envelope to Marcus Ford (Stephen Moyer). This appears to be the Thames Path on the river to the south of Wapping Wall in E1 with Canary Wharf in the distance.

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Basil escapes justice when he disappears as a bus passes him outside a travel agent. Opposite Harrow Green on High Road Leytonstone in E11.

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Following the arrest of Danny, Brian, Terry and Kenny, DCI Emma Carter (Sarah-Jane Crawford) leaves Judas-Jack’s house after he is taken into custody.