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Roofman , in theaters October 10, was inspired by a real-life criminal who hid in a Toys “R” Us for six months after escaping prison before he was caught again.

Jeffrey Manchester robbed nearly 40 fast food chains by entering via the roof, earning him the nickname, and the film’s title.

Manchester spoke with both Channing Tatum, who plays him in the film, and director Derek Cianfrance.

Sometimes, “you can’t make this up,” is the response to a bizarre, viral news story you almost can’t believe. And sometimes, the story is so uniquely absurd it trumps even the best writers’ imaginations. One such story inspired the film Roofman, in theaters October 10.

Directed by Academy Award nominee Derek Cianfrance, known for dramas like

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