Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. I enjoy talking to you. One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. Collections. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. He was also married. The amount of money stolen is correct. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash..only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. He was also married. CREATIVE. Day in and day out, he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. In Kukulcan Plaza in Cancun, Mexico, they had a small Internet caf. Were you really hailed as a hero? Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. You know as well as I doits Hollywood. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I cut out a lot of partying and stuff that wastes my spending. LRM: True. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. People did come up to me and asked me for my autograph. I wanted to change my life. MASTERMINDS is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. That was probably the first thing. There are a bunch of bizarre things they bought. We talked about the fiction and fact from the movie. What was the number one question? He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. LRM: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. David Ghantt: No, I havent talked to them in a very long time. David Ghantt: At first, I had a pretty good party. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. VIDEO. BBC Motion Gallery. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. Collections. So what made you do it? I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. The true part is that Kelly did say, Did you try the backdoor? They were ready to set the van on fire for real. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. They put some elements of the real thing into the movie. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. David Ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. EDITORIAL. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. LRM: Most people who commits the crime of the decadedont usually want their story to be told. I might be a little biased. I might even have more these days. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. I wouldnt want to change anything. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. I live down here in Jacksonville, Florida. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. MASTERMINDS is based on a true story about a Loomis Fargo robbery, in which a small group successfully stole $17 millionmaking it the second largest bank heist in history back in 1997. My name is David Scott Ghantt. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. My face popped up. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Thats some of my work. Im assuming you dont have any more contacts with your co-conspirators. Its comedy. LRM: Im curious. I was shocked. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. Additionally, we also discussed about his life in Mexico, the discoveries, and his life today after all this fame. Themansion party is real. LRM: Obviously, this is comedy and not a documentary. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. David Ghantt: In my way of thinking, you are part of the story and people will talk about you regardless. You might as well take part in the conversation. LRM: [Laughter] Now the movie portrayed that they sent someone to kill you in Mexico. I know your compatriots would like to keep this low key. Two New Featurettes For CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Are HERE! Collections. Creative Insights. Every time I meet this guy, it was always in a very public place. BBC Motion Gallery. The Internet was still new at the time. Project #ShowUs. I was taken back. LRM: Oh, that is an interesting question. LRM: So tell me on where are you now? What did you have to do to survive? Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. Custom Content. LRM: Did you like the portrayal of yourself in the movie? Thats probably not the best answer to be honest with you. After the movie [premiered in theaters], my Facebook account exploded. He just never had the opportunity. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. Its baggeditup.net. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. David Ghantt: That was the first thing the FBI told me when they had arrested me. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. There were things in real life that my compatriots did that was pretty comedic and stupid. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney, and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. He was also married. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. So what exactly did you do for this production? I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. I pretty much let them have their way with it, as you say. VIDEO. David Ghantt: That is the like the number two question that everyone asks me. I went in there to do a basic search. LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. I just sat back and waited on my money. When they showed the mansion scene, the great big velvet Elvis painting was for real. Creative Insights. I really shouldnt change anything. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, All of us will be looking forward to your story by watching the movie on Blu-ray or DVD. Then you have the huge velvet Elvis. There are also a bit of comedy and some tragedy. VIDEO. But, thats a huge amount of money that would just disappear. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. LRM: If you had to relive that heist againwhat would you do differently? I took a picture from back in those days to show them. I would like to think, in my heart-to-heart, he wasnt going [to kill me]. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. I was like, Okay.. With the bandits blowing millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. I loved it that she is part of my life now, because of all this. You did something else instead. Could you talk a little more about that? BBC Motion Gallery. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. If I hadnt done on what I did and how everything unfolded like it didI wouldnt have my daughter today. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. This website is using Google Analytics. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. He was also married. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. I was also made myself available on set in case if someone wanted to talk to me. David Ghantt: When I first met Zach and sat down to talk about it, he said, You realize Im going to be playing a dumber, clumsier version of you. Its all being part as a comedy and its Hollywood. While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves EDITORIAL. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Its the small things like that. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. Mostly with Zach. LRM: [Laughter] As for yourself, besides diving, what did you really do in Mexico? Please click here if you want to opt-out. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. Honestly, it got spent and no one noticed. I run the heavy equipment. She is the diamond of my soul. You said that was the number two question. Tell us on what was actually real from that movie. One of my compatriots, Steve Chambers was in charge of the money. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Custom Content. I just wanted to restart. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F CREATIVE. Like I said before, money does weird things to people. David Ghantt: The number one question is usually, What made you do it?. He was also married. Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. Project #ShowUs. I was standing there at the time with this hug spear in my hand. [Chuckles]. I thought he did a really good job. David Ghantt: Awesome. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. Were just getting started on that. LRM: When you first heard the story he was there to get rid of you, what was your reaction? Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. CREATIVE. I told them that this was the color regiment. Project #ShowUs. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. LRM: Do you still have that well-known fame today after being a free man? He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. In the end, it is a good story. Heres my last question for younot all of the stolen money was accounted forwhat do you think actually happened to the last few million dollars? No one could just pull off the crime of the decade. Anyways, David, I appreciate this conversation. I gave him the short synopsis. That just added to the comedic element. LRM: For whatever its worth, its a good answer. When they painted the cars, they were the wrong shake. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. LRM: You were a movie consultant on this project. My name is David Scott Ghantt. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. David Ghantt: Since the movie came out, I probably say I would have more now. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I work for a small construction company. The contents were missing. Just lounging around. One of them went into a bank and asked, How much money can I deposit before you call the IRS? Its things like that. And most importantly, talking with Zach. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. Thats my standard answer these days. You look nothing like Zach? One time, he knocked on my door when I was getting ready to go scuba diving. I did do a lot of diving down in Mexico, which is a great diving spot. He was also married. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The Beast Lays On The Charm In New TV Spot. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. 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No Honor Among Thieves David Ghantt: They did hire a guy to kill me. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. David Ghantt: Its a little less dramatic on what they had shown in the movie. Im still going through the friend requests. David Ghantt: My standard answer now is [to say] that the person I was thenI am certainly not that person now. David Ghantt: There are quite a few small facts and tidbits. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. David Ghantt: I was very sure they [were looking for me]. My wife and I are starting a microbusiness. My name is David Scott Ghantt. On the non-philosophical side, it probably be much better off if I done everything by myself. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves I had more than 700 message requests. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. Custom Content. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. To me, [all of this] was a business deal between the original three of us. LRM: When you actually pulled off this heist, was there any comedic incidents at all that was actually true? David Ghantt: I would be really philosophical about this. LRM: Were you actually concerned that you were one of the most wanted man in the United States while you were in Mexico? I ended up buying a small sailboat and go out to catch lunch. Creative Insights. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. Why would you want this story to be told and to enjoy this? David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. They bought a huge diamond and paid with cash for it. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I also explained to Owen [Wilson] on what it was like to be in Federal prison. EDITORIAL. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. People did ask questions or they wanted to chat. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. It was one of the first things they voted on. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Eventually, the money had to run out. Money does weird things to people. Just living day-to-day. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself? Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. David Ghantt: Oh, yeah. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million.
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