The Hot Rock (1972)
- 6.8
- 105 mins
- Comedy, Drama
Storyline
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. Despite their care and experience, circumstances and plain bad luck keep the gem just out of their reach.—Murray Chapman
Plot Keywords
locksmith, caper comedy, release from prison, bank heist, bank robbery, career criminal, criminal mastermind, diamond theft, getaway driver, heist, prison escape, planning, jewelry heist, jewel theft, crooked lawyer, ex convict, explosion, hypnotism, jewel heist, mugging
Short Review
"The Hot Rock" may be Robbery Movie No. 345. But there's as much fun as familiarity in it.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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