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The Hot Rock

The Hot Rock

How many times does it take to steal the same diamond?

19726.51h 41m

Overview

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...

Directed by Peter Yates
Written by Donald E. Westlake, William Goldman
Produced by Bobby Roberts, Hal Landers
Box OfficeBudget: $4.9MRevenue: $3.5M

Top Cast

Robert Redford

Robert Redford

John Dortmunder

George Segal

George Segal

Andrew Kelp

Ron Leibman

Ron Leibman

Stanley Murch

Paul Sand

Paul Sand

Alan Greenburg

Moses Gunn

Moses Gunn

Dr. Amusa

William Redfield

William Redfield

Lt. Hoover

Topo Swope

Topo Swope

"Sis" Clara Kelp

Charlotte Rae

Charlotte Rae

Ma Murch

Graham Jarvis

Graham Jarvis

Frank, the Prison Warden

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

Policeman

Themes & Keywords

theftdiamond heistjewel thief

About The Hot Rock

The Hot Rock is a crime, comedy film released in 1972 exploring themes of theft, diamond heist, jewel thief. Directed by Peter Yates, it stars Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman. 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...

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