Robert Redford movie begins filming in Hamilton

Rain was falling in Hamilton this afternoon — but only as part of movie-making special effects.

“The Old Man and the Gun,” a movie being produced by and starring Robert Redford is filming scenes in downtown Hamilton.

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In addition to Redford, the movie will also star Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover and Casey Affleck.

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According to IMDB, the movie tells the story of an elderly bank robber now living in retirement community and “looks to spice things up with another heist.”

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In 2016, Ohio Gov. John Kasich increased the tax incentive that Ohio offers for film projects to be produced in Ohio from $20 million a year to $40 million a year for the next two years.