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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.
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.
- (7K)
- Action, Comedy, Crime
- Peter Yates
- 1972-01-26
Feb 9, 2021 · Brief Synopsis. 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
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- Peter Yates
- PG
- 101 min
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May 20, 2003 · The Hot Rock is a very funny and addictive 1972 caper film, featuring George Segal and Robert Redford in the prime of their careers. Ron Leibman and Paul Sand round out the four thieves who are hired by an African Dr. Amusa (Moses Gunn) to steal the Sahara Stone -- a large diamond -- from a museum in New York.
- DVD
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Moses Gunn as Dr. Amusa. George Segal as Kelp. The hot rock in question is a priceless diamond temporarily on display at the Brooklyn Museum. It is owned by an African nation - and the ambassador of another African nation wishes it stolen and returned to its original home.
