My impression is that the entire theft was orchestrated by Charlie. I think his friend, Pete, was in on the deal and helped move some of the details along so certain things happened certain ways. If you watch the movie a second time with these thoughts in your mind, you will reach the same conclusion. Charlie was the mastermind with Pete as his assistant. The only thing Charlie didn't plan was that knife and the associated discomfort.
I don't see this as a spoiler, although some may conclude this to be the case, so, I warned everyone. I think the information makes the movie that much more enjoyable.
I don't see this as a spoiler, although some may conclude this to be the case, so, I warned everyone. I think the information makes the movie that much more enjoyable.