One thing is for sure these criminals are no Ocean's Eleven. He had just returned to his home in Jacksonville, Fla., when he agreed to talk about the heist, his life now and what went wrong when a group of friends who thought they could get away with stealing $17 million cash. News Reporter: Police are calling one of the largest cash heists ever. The others, though, went no farther than Cramer Mountain. The Loomis Fargo Robbery in North Carolina also known as the Hillbilly Heist was the second largest cash theft on U.S. soil at the time. I noticed Muffy counting on her fingers at the point Brooke has only asked"Since 1949". Campbell will collaborate on live and original content for Peacock alongside NBCUniversal executives in TV, film, news, and sports in her new position. David Scott Ghantt: Vault Supervisor They want to keep things under wraps until later. FBI Agent Scanlon cannot believe someone who looks like a strange love child of two Kennys pulled off this big of a heist. Authorities are searching now for this man. Day 3 grade: B. That's the kind of movie they wanted to make. Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Ken Marino, Jason Sudeikis, Jon Daly, Devin Ratray, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones. Ghantt was working as a vault supervisor for Loomis Fargo in Charlotte in 1997, earning about $8 an hour and tired of his humdrum life. The movie was overly silly and, based on a post-screening conversation with former Observer reporter Jeff Diamant who wrote a detailed 279-page book about the occasionally funny but mostly just-plain fascinating crime, titled Heist much of what wound up in the film is fiction. It's like a fart transplant. It happened on October 4, a Saturday. Despite a mega-watt cast featuring Zach Galifianakis and a handful of some of Saturday Night Lives biggest current and former stars, Masterminds, the comedy about Loomis Fargo robbery completely tanked at the box office in its opening weekend, bowing in sixth place with just $6.6 million. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime . Jonathan and Muffy were both contestants on The Chase. David did not make it back to the United States on his own as shown in the film. In Mexico, David narrowly evades three Interpol agents looking for him, and calls Kelly about what happened. According to Wikipedia, one of the other conspirators got caught because she said to a bank teller: How much can I deposit before you have to report it to the feds? Dont worry, it is not drug money. Did that part make it into the movie? Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery. Mike: So, who y'all want me to kill?Steve: Whoa! He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. So the last third of the movie is almost entirely fiction. "[25] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 47 out of 100 based on 29 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". He discovers that it's pretty boring stuff, and he often fantasizes about getting robbed. In real life: False. WLOS CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The long-awaited Masterminds movie shot here in the mountains is finally on the big screen, though the true story that inspired it may be hard to live up to. "I've moved on with my life," he said Tuesday. 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. "I was dumb," Ghantt said Wednesday, the eve before the movie hits screens nationwide. If I hadn't done what I did the, the life I have now with my wife and child, I wouldn't have. But, of course, its a comedy and its Jared. With his cover blown, Steve hires the real, but unstable hitman, Michael McKinney to hunt David down. They were the butt of a national joke. The main reason he did it: He had a crush . With a cast like that, there is no doubt the movie is going to be nothing short of hilarious. [23], The film went on to gross $29,674,699 worldwide against a $25 million production budget. 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. His style is very specific. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns.Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns.Three celebrity contestants, Ken Jennings, Muffy Marracco, and Johnathan Corbblah face off against mere mortals in "Masterminds," hosted by Brooke Burns. Ghantt went on to explain that he left for his flight to Mexico with about $25,000, and that two or three deliveries of extra money was made to him by the man Chambers would pay to kill him. [Laughing] He definitely has a sense of humor about himself. Not a documentary. That remains a mystery. On Saturday night, I went to see "Masterminds," the movie based on the heist that made the Cramer Mountain Hillbillies famous. Mike McKinney: [sat with Chambers, his wife, and two young sons] So, who do yall want me to kill?Steve Chambers: Who. Analysis: The Lions made two surprising picks in the first round, though Gibbs can be explosive and Campbell will be an immediate contributor on . David Scott Ghantt (Galifianakis) along with Kelly Campbell (Wiig) and her friend Steve Chambers (Wilson), as well as a few others, robbed the Loomis Fargo vault. There are 244 days left in the year. In addition, the whole reason the FBI honed in on them was because of their sudden lavish and extravagant spending. Im 90 percent sure that actually happened. Ghantt:I don't think he ever really meant to harm me. This doesn't please David, who must embrace that adventurous spirit to see vengeance against Steve. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Don't you worry about a thing. How did Steve and Michelle Chambers think they could move from a trailer in Lincoln County to a mansion on Cramer Mountain and no one would notice? Vote for your favorite Masterminds movie quotes! He inadvertently learns Steve's name from the ID in a wallet that Kelly gave him. 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. Steve Chambers: Kelly tells me you all work together over at Loomis. All were convicted. Kelly Campbell turning over marijuana to FBI agents in their initial questioning of her. The televised event will celebrate her road to fame, along . David Ghantt: My name is David Ghantt, I always felt I was destined for a life of adventure. Kelly: Oh my gosh! In last week's final, which was. The extravagant spending of Steve and Michelle Chambers. Question: Are you happy that Wilkesboro-nativeZach Galifianakis plays you in the movie? Pushed back from a 2015 release date, Masterminds opened in theaters on September 30, 2016. Ghantt was in fact hiding out in Mexico using McKinneys I.D., which had been sold to Chambers months earlier. But former Kings Mountain resident David Scott Ghantt can. Steve Chambers: Its time to cut David Ghantt from the team.Kelly Campbell: We cant do this, this is wrong! The first 30 minutes of the movie stay close enough to what really happened, but then it veers wildly off course. She is stunned that her career has come down to searching for such a dweeb. That bullet just went straight between your cheeks!David: Yeah, it feels like it just grazed my biscuits, right there, betwixt 'em. In real life: Yes and no. Based on the October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery. Kelly Campbell has been hired president of Peacock, a competitor streaming service, only two days after quitting Hulu. Ghantt:It baffles me to this day. At one point, the hoodlum shows up and Ghantt is wearing a Jerome Bettis Pittsburgh Steelers jersey; the hoodlums favorite team is the Steelers, and he caves and tells Ghantt that McKinney wants him dead. How much really happened and how much is embellished for the sake of comedy?I dont know the exact percentage. In real life: False. 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]. Oh, that burns! No regrets. Question: What made you, Chambers and the others think you could get away with this? Clearly these people werent terribly bright. Kelly Campbell: What would you do with a million dollars?David Ghantt: Probably start my own business, maybe be a bounty hunter.Kelly Campbell: Nice. Summer arrives in 51 days (June 21, 2023). Kelly Campbell turning over marijuana to FBI agents in their initial questioning of her. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Day 1 grade: C-. Also starring Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Jason Sudeikis with appearances from Wiigs Ghostbusters teammates (and current SNL stars) Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones Masterminds is based on a real heist that happened in the late 1990s. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. David explains his life and a bit of the plot of the film in this Masterminds movie quote. Josh Allen , first round, No. David Ghantt: [he punches through the door and hits Kelly in the stomach] Lord, thats a cheap door.Kelly Campbell: You got to give me a three count next time. Authorities began to hone in on the group and put a wire tap on Campbell's phones. Not now. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled. Yeah, I was on board from the beginning. "I work construction. "[29] Richard Brody of The New Yorker also gave praise to the film, writing that "Yes, the comedy is funnyeven when its not laugh-out-loud funny, its sparklingly inventive and charmingly loopybut, above all, it has the religious intensity and spiritual resonance that marks all of Hesss other films, and it extends his world of ideas into wild new realms, extends his vision into darker corners of existence than he had formerly contemplated." Ghantt knew Chambers as Steve, but didnt find out that his last name was Chambers until the arrests were made. The Subject Of Netflix's 'The Nurse' Denies Her Attempted Murder Convictions, Allan Gore Reportedly Lives A Quiet Life Decades After The Events Of 'Love & Death', The True Story Of Candy Montgomery From HBO Max's True Crime Series, Get Even More From Bustle Sign Up For The Newsletter. Note: No quotes were altered, although in some cases additional quotes were added to the questions as Ghantt expanded on his thoughts. Kelly: OohDavid: Lord, that's a cheap door.Kelly: You gotta give me a three count next time. It went on to gross $6,541,205 in its opening weekend, finishing 6th at the box office. Watch Masterminds: Characters (Featurette), Watch Masterminds: Zach Galifianakis On How He Describes This Film To His Friends. From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. I might want to borrow this [laughs]. I like everything from the '90s except I dont love a Ked on me. For more details of the crime how it came to fruition, the characters' mistakes, and their capture you'll just have to see the movie. Though he's dreamed of an adventurous life, he settled for a boring life with few moments of excitement. David! According to Citizen-Times, the robbers left behind millions and were caught on camera. However, the producers told AP that "there is a possibility" of more originals in the future. David Ghantt was a technical consultant for the film, but due to outstanding court-ordered restitution for his part in the heist he was not paid. Detective: Seventeen million missing.Detective: [holds up a picture of David] Look at him, he looks like Kenny Rogers and Kenny Loggins had a lovechild, and then Kenny G he just showed up to the birthday party and started playing a flute and messed this boy up. Spoiler alert: Ghantt and his would-be assassin never became friends, although the two did meet a couple of times in Mexico. From that point on, the rest of the movie goes for laughs over authenticity. Ghantt:I hate to say it, but I had six years of sitting in a box to think about my life. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous . 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. Its also arguably the funniest one in history as it was filled with comical missteps by a group of mostly rookie criminals. What is the guys name in masterminds? 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Then one day I met Miss Kelly Campbell. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. Alert: Obviously, spoilers abound. Im really excited about it. The laughs were loud at times, really loud. Bride Jandice and her mother, Beryl, are about to be David's family. Updated: Apr 28, 2023 / 03:38 PM CDT. Theatrical release poster with the films original release month, Wyatt Redd (September 2, 2018; updated February 7, 2019), "Was 'Masterminds' the Last Straw for Relativity? So many things I tried on I wanted to keep. 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. David rescues Kelly from a locked room in these Masterminds movie quotes. [13] Principal photography began on July 7, 2014, in Old Fort and Swannanoa, North Carolina in the Asheville area. That strikes me as an incredible opportunity.David Ghantt: You talking about robbing a bank?Steve Chambers: How hard can it be? You have to remember that it's Hollywood and they'll take what was a minor event and they'll blow it up and make it as funny as they can.". I wanted to make a drastic change and I went for it," Ghantt said. | Opinion, Castle for sale in SC has it all gargoyles, lions heads and even a sword in stone, Bad weather postpones NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover. Not now, not in front ofMike: Is it one of them?Steve: NoMichelle: Boys, go upstairs right now.Mike: See y'all in a little bit. Based on the 1997 Loomis Fargo bank robbery in Charlotte, North Carolina. There are 150 days until fall (September 23, 2023). So I guess I have no regrets. I hope everyone has moved on. How does it feel to own the multiplex?I feel very lucky. Kelly Campbell: [locked up in the garage] David?David Ghantt: Yeah, right here, sugar bush. Im fully aware people know him as someone who created this heist and stole a bunch of money, and here Im talking about him, saying, Hes such a nice guy!. I love Keds but I dont think I can rock those. I was so excited he was in it and then realizing I wasnt going to see him it just isnt fair. As one of the selected few who hold the key to the vault, David will be successful in his task and with the intention to please his new sweetheart, he will eagerly cram $17 million in the back of the company's armoured van, in the biggest cash heist in history. It sounds so funny this is the first interview Ive done talking about him. As for the story itself, it occurred in October 1997, in Charlotte, North Carolina, when one of the largest cash heists in history was executed. "[28] On the other hand, Matt Zoller Seitz of RogerEbert.com gave the film three out of four stars, stating that "If smart dumb comedies hold a place in your heart, you'll like 'Masterminds.'" Im really excited about it. Question: You went to Mexico. David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis), an employee of Loomis Fargo, robbed his own vault, left the $17.3 million in cash with his co-conspirators, Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) and Steve Chambers (Owen Wilson) and fled the country to Mexico. But when his partners steal the money and betray him, he is forced to evade a police detective and an eccentric hit man while seeking his revenge.. What is the Japanese language plot outline for Masterminds (2016)? At the shooting range, David and Kelly discuss what they'd do with a million dollars in these . [10] On December 3, 2013, Zach Galifianakis joined the cast to replace Carrey after he dropped out. "I was unhappy with my life. Discover the MBTI personality type of 6 popular Masterminds (Movies) characters and find out which ones you are most like! Chambers never held Campbell hostage by locking her in a shed on his property. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. Wiig plays the main architect of the crime, Kelly Campbell, who persuaded armored car driver David Ghantt [Galifianakis] to drive off with $17.3 million. Kelly: What would you do with a million dollars?David: Probably start my own business, maybe be a bounty hunter.Kelly: Nice!David: You know, put a cap in their ass. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. Ghantt would pocket the $50,000 and head to Mexico with Campbell, where he'd stay until it was safe to come back. Campbell's sudden departure was . 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. Eventually, their crimes caught up to them, and they were captured by the FBI and charged with crimes; all were found guilty and were given sentences ranging from probation to jailtime. That bullet just went straight between your cheeks! We shot in Budapest and it was really fun.