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Lassiter

Lassiter

When the law has a job they can't handle... they need a man outside the law.

19845.41h 40m

Overview

A handsome jewel thief is arrested and in order to avoid prison, must break into the heavily guarded German Embassy to steal millions in gems.

Directed by Roger Young
Written by David Taylor
Produced by Albert S. Ruddy
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $17.5M

Top Cast

Tom Selleck

Tom Selleck

Nick Lassiter

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Sara Wells

Lauren Hutton

Lauren Hutton

Kari Von Fursten

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Inspector John Becker

Joe Regalbuto

Joe Regalbuto

Peter Breeze

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Smoke

Warren Clarke

Warren Clarke

Max Hofer

David Warbeck

David Warbeck

Muller

Christopher Malcolm

Christopher Malcolm

Quaid

Edward Peel

Edward Peel

Allyce

Themes & Keywords

london, englandpoliceembassythiefjewel

About Lassiter

Lassiter is a crime, drama, thriller, action film released in 1984 exploring themes of london, england, police, embassy, thief, jewel. Directed by Roger Young, it stars Tom Selleck, Jane Seymour, Lauren Hutton. A handsome jewel thief is arrested and in order to avoid prison, must break into the heavily guarded German Embassy to steal millions in gems.

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