Inspired by true events, the movie Electric Slide tells the story of the notorious bank robber Eddie Dodson, also known as New York Yankees Bandit, who went on to rob 72 banks.
The film shows how Eddie goes from being an antiques dealer to robbing banks to pay off his debts with this strange woman he meets accidentally.
Synopsis -:
1983 Los Angeles is full of beautiful girls, luxurious mansions, and glamorous parties. Eddie Dodson (Jim Sturgess), a hip and charismatic dealer of antique furniture for the rich and famous, is living the high life.
When Eddie meets the cool and aloof Pauline (Isabelle Lucas), the attraction is instant and the two live out each other's fast-paced fantasies until Eddie's high-rolling life catches up with him and loan sharks start knocking on his door. To pay off his debts, Eddie and Pauline begin a spree of bank robberies across LA, charming tellers at over 60 banks to hand over the cash. Now the two are not only on the run from loan sharks but also have the police hot on their trail.Directed by Tristan Patterson starring Jim Sturgess (Across the Universe, 21, One Day), Isabel Lucas (The Pacific, The Water Diviner), Patricia Arquette (Boyhood, CSI : Cyber), and Christopher Lambert (Southland Tales), Electric Slide hits US theaters and Video On Demand on April 3rd.