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– Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only th..
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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Release Date:
26 Jan 1972
Language:
English
MPAA Content-Rating:
GP
Director:
Peter Yates
Writer:
Donald E. Westlake (novel), William Goldman (screenplay)
Main Actors:
Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, Paul Sand
Plot:
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.
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.
Production:
20th Century Fox
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