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The Hot Rock is a 1972 American crime comedy-drama film directed by Peter Yates and written by William Goldman, based on Donald E. Westlake 's 1970 novel of the same name, which introduced his long-running John Dortmunder character. The film stars Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, Paul Sand, Moses Gunn and Zero Mostel.
- $3.5 million (rentals)
- Quincy Jones
- $4,895,000
- Hal Landers, Bobby Roberts
Jan 26, 1972 · The Hot Rock: Directed by Peter Yates. With Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, Paul Sand. Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
- (6.8K)
- Peter Yates
- PG
- Action, Comedy, Crime
The Hot Rock (1972) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Feb 9, 2021 · Brief Synopsis. Read More. Dr. Amusa approaches Dortmunder about a valuable gem in a museum that is of great signifigance to his people in Africa, stolen during colonial times. Dortmunder assembles a crack team of cat burglars and hatches an elaborate plan for stealing the gem.
- Peter Yates
- Robert Redford
A man and his brother-in-law plan to steal a priceless diamond from the Brooklyn Museum. Helped by an expert getaway man and an explosives wizard, the daring duo steal the gem with a little ...
- (81)
- Peter Yates
- PG
- Robert Redford
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Summaries. Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it... Dr. Amusa approaches Dortmunder about a valuable gem in a museum that is of great signifigance to his people in Africa, stolen during colonial times.
A comedy caper movie about a gang of incompetent thieves who try to steal a priceless diamond from a museum. Read Roger Ebert's critique of the plot, the characters, and the scenes of the film, and see the cast and crew credits.
