Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery

Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery

93 mins | Drama, Crime, TV Movie | Nov. 14, 1992

A dramatized speculation of what happened in November 1983 when Micky McAvoy and some of his mates planned a heist and were surprised when they discovered they'd stumbled across a large stash of gold. But getting the gold away without getting caught is only the beginning of their troubles. Realizing the riches the gold represents is difficult, and honor among thieves may only be a myth.

Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery

93 mins | Drama, Crime, TV Movie | Nov. 14, 1992

Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery
A dramatized speculation of what happened in November 1983 when Micky McAvoy and some of his mates planned a heist and were surprised when they discovered they'd stumbled across a large stash of gold. But getting the gold away without getting caught is only the beginning of their troubles. Realizing the riches the gold represents is difficult, and honor among thieves may only be a myth.
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers London Weekend Television (LWT)
Original title Fool's Gold: The Story Of The Brink's Mat Robbery
Directors Terry Winsor
Writers

Cast

Sean Bean

as Micky McAvoy

Larry Lamb

as Kenneth Noye

Trevor Byfield

as Jimmy Kimpton

Brian Croucher

as Brian Robinson

Rob Spendlove

as Coles

David Cardy

as Tony Black

Sharon Maiden

as Jackie McAvoy

George Jackos

as The Brother

Stephen Frost

as Bernie Clarke

John Labanowski

as Speed

Ron Aldridge

as Roach

Michael Redfern

as Det. Chief Supt. Brian Boyce

Eve Bland

as Kathy

Ronald Nunnery

as Georgie Bishop

Brendan Coyle

as Det. Sgt. Benwell

Linda Regan

as Brenda Noye

Iain Rattray

as Det. Insp. Glendenning

Frank Harper

as Brother's Minder

Dean Harris

as Det. Constable John Fordham

Jeremy Child

as Dep. Asst. Com. Brian Worth

Christopher Adamson

as Winchester Warder

Paul Gregory

as Barrister

Martin Herdman

as Fenton

Peter McNamara

as Undercover Policeman