The Hot Rock(1972)
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The Hot Rock 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...
The Hot Rock (1972) is a crime and comedy film directed by Peter Yates, released on January 26, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman and Paul Sand. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 133 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Yates
- Writers:
- Donald E. Westlake, William Goldman
- Producers:
- Bobby Roberts, Hal Landers
- Cinematographer:
- Edward R. Brown
- Composer:
- Quincy Jones
- Production:
- Landers-Roberts Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $4,895,000
- Revenue:
- $3,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Hot Rock (1972) Trailer
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The Hot Rock Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Redford
as John Dortmunder
George Segal
as Andrew Kelp
Ron Leibman
as Stanley Murch
Paul Sand
as Alan Greenburg
Moses Gunn
as Dr. Amusa
William Redfield
as Lt. Hoover
Topo Swope
as "Sis" Clara Kelp
Charlotte Rae
as Ma Murch
Graham Jarvis
as Frank, the Prison Warden
Christopher Guest
as Policeman
Zero Mostel
as Abe Greenberg
Harry Bellaver
as Rollo the Bartender
Key crew
Directed by Peter Yates, written by Donald E. Westlake and William Goldman, produced by Bobby Roberts and Hal Landers.
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The Hot Rock Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 133 ratings.
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The Hot Rock – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hot Rock online?
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The Hot Rock (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hot Rock?
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The main cast of The Hot Rock (1972) includes Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, Paul Sand and Moses Gunn. The film was directed by Peter Yates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hot Rock released?
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The Hot Rock was released on January 26, 1972 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Hot Rock worth watching?
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The Hot Rock (1972) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 133 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hot Rock?
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Yes. The official The Hot Rock trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.