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The Hot Rock (1972)
Directed by Peter Yates
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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…
Rated PG | Length 101 minutes
Actors
Robert Redford | George Segal | Ron Leibman | Paul Sand | Moses Gunn | William Redfield | Topo Swope | Charlotte Rae | Graham Jarvis | Christopher Guest | Zero Mostel | Harry Bellaver | Seth Allen | Robert Levine | Gilbert Lewis | Ed Bernard
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2011 | TV | DVD | Library | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Directed by Peter Yates is not unlike many other heist films but what makes this film special is the cast and the setting. It opens with Robert Redford getting released from prison and pulled back into the game by George Segal. These two guys can easily carry any film of their time but here they’re surrounded with a marvelous cast to fill in the gaps. What I love is that the city of New York becomes an additional and necessary character. The overhead helicopter shots are terrific including the still-under-construction World Trade Center.
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