as Michael Mason, a young American con man and pickpocket living in Paris [4, 7].
The story begins when (Madden) steals a handbag in Paris, unaware it contains a bomb intended for an empty office building [4, 7]. When he discards the bag and it detonates, killing four people, Mason is wrongly identified as a terrorist by French authorities [4, 8]. The Take(2016)
Released in the UK on April 22, 2016, and in the US on November 18, 2016 [11, 20]. as Michael Mason, a young American con man
(originally titled Bastille Day ) is a 2016 action-thriller directed by James Watkins [11, 20]. Set in Paris, the film follows an unlikely partnership between a reckless CIA agent and a skilled American pickpocket as they attempt to uncover a conspiracy involving terrorism and corrupt officials [7, 8]. Film Overview Released in the UK on April 22, 2016,
Critics praised Idris Elba's magnetic presence and the chemistry between the two leads [7, 10, 16]. The rooftop chases and close-quarters fight sequences—particularly a scene in a moving van—were noted highlights [5, 14, 17].
as Sean Briar, a tough, rule-breaking CIA agent [7, 24].