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The Hot Rock

English • 1972 • 1h 41m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

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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May 2021
Position 35
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Three Starring George Segal
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorPeter Yates

WriterWilliam Goldman

CinematographerEdward R. Brown

ComposerQuincy Jones

EditorFred W. Berger, Frank P. Keller

ProducerBobby Roberts, Hal Landers

Cast

Robert Redfordas John Dortmunder

George Segalas Andrew Kelp

as Stanley Murch

Paul Sandas Alan Greenburg

Moses Gunnas Dr. Amusa

William Redfieldas Lt. Hoover

Topo Swopeas "Sis" Clara Kelp

Charlotte Raeas Ma Murch

Graham Jarvisas Frank, the Prison Warden

Christopher Guestas Policeman

Zero Mostelas Abe Greenberg

Harry Bellaveras Rollo the Bartender

Seth Allenas Happy Hippie

Robert Levineas Cop At Police Station

Ed Bernardas Policeman

Lee Wallaceas Dr. Strauss

Robert Weilas Albert

Lynne Gordonas Miasmo

Grania O'Malleyas Bird Lady

Fred Cookas Otto

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