‘The Town’ Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know

We separate the A-list good guys from the bad in Ben Affleck’s gritty Boston heist flick. By Kara Warner Ben Affleck in “The Town” Photo: Warner Bros. Before you set out to the multiplex to see this week’s gritty bank-heist flick “The Town,” MTV News has you covered with an insider-y look at Ben Affleck’s latest directorial effort, following his critically praised work on “Gone Baby Gone.” Based on Chuck Hogan’s novel “Prince of Thieves,” the story revolves around the relationship between bank manager Claire Keesey (Rebecca Hall) and the career criminal who “stole more than her heart,” Doug McCray (Affleck). Rounding out the triangle is FBI agent Adam Frawley (Jon Hamm), who is determined to bring Affleck’s crook and his gang to justice. From the announcement of the star-studded cast to a glimpse at how the city of Boston embraced the production, here’s everything you need to know about “The Town.” The A-list cast was announced in July 2009, first with news of the addition of Hall and “Mad Men” hunk Hamm, followed by “Gossip Girl” ing

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