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Netflix Documentary Explores the Double Life of Notorious Bank Robber Scott Scurlock

'How to Rob a Bank' delves into the heists, disguises, and personal struggles of the man known as 'Hollywood'

  • Scott Scurlock, inspired by movies like 'Point Break,' masterminded 17 bank robberies in Seattle during the 1990s.
  • Known for his elaborate disguises, Scurlock earned the nickname 'Hollywood' from law enforcement.
  • Scurlock lived in a custom-built treehouse and used his stolen fortune for travel and philanthropy.
  • The documentary features interviews with Scurlock's accomplices and law enforcement officials who pursued him.
  • Scurlock's criminal career ended in 1996 after a failed heist led to a police chase and his subsequent suicide.
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