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