The Hot Rock
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...
Critics Sentiment
The crew executes an elaborate helicopter escape from state prison
Dr. Amusa fires the team and makes his own deal with Abe
The film peaks with the exciting helicopter prison break sequence before gradually declining through increasingly improbable plot devices until recovering with the satisfying ending.
Critics appreciated The Hot Rock as an entertaining 70s caper with strong ensemble chemistry, particularly praising Zero Mostel and the cast interactions. While Peter Yates' direction and the elaborate heist sequences earned praise, some reviewers found the increasingly complicated plot and improbable twists strained credibility. The film succeeded as a fun, light crime comedy despite not reaching the heights of more acclaimed heist films.
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Robert Redford
John Dortmunder
George Segal
Andrew Kelp
Ron Leibman
Stanley Murch
Paul Sand
Alan Greenburg
Moses Gunn
Dr. Amusa
William Redfield
Lt. Hoover
Topo Swope
"Sis" Clara Kelp
Charlotte Rae
Ma Murch
Graham Jarvis
Frank, the Prison Warden
Christopher Guest
Policeman
Zero Mostel
Abe Greenberg
Harry Bellaver
Rollo the Bartender
Seth Allen
Happy Hippie
Robert Levine
Cop At Police Station
Ed Bernard
Policeman
Lee Wallace
Dr. Strauss
Robert Weil
Albert
Lynne Gordon
Miasmo
Grania O'Malley
Bird Lady
Fred Cook
Otto
Crew
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