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Roofman , which premiered in theaters on Oct. 10, tells the true story of convicted robber Jeffrey Manchester

Channing Tatum portrays Manchester, while the cast is rounded out by Kirsten Dunst, LaKeith Stanfield and Peter Dinklage

Director Derek Cianfrance told Entertainment Weekly that Tatum spoke to the real Manchester frequently for research

Channing Tatum takes on a real-life robber in Roofman .

The crime dramedy, which was released in theaters on Oct. 10, tells the true story of convicted robber Jeffrey Manchester, who became notorious in the late 1990s for his unique method of robbing McDonald's and other fast food chains through their rooftops. He later hid in a Toys "R" Us for several months after escaping from prison, per TIME .

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