The Big Heist(2001)
The Big Heist Synopsis
Based on the 1986 book "The Heist: How a Gang Stole $8,000,000 at Kennedy Airport and Lived to Regret It", by Ernest Volkman and John Cummings, this TV movie tells the story about the 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK Airport in New York - the largest cash robbery ever committed on American soil. The heist was also the subject of the much better-known 1990 film "Goodfella"s, directed by Martin Scorsese. It was also the subject of another made-for-television film: "The 10 Million Dollar Getaway" from 1991.
The Big Heist (2001) is a drama, tv movie and crime film directed by Robert Markowitz, released on June 10, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Donald Sutherland, John Heard, Jamie Harris and Janet Kidder. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Markowitz
- Writers:
- Gary Hoffman, Ernest Volkman, John Cummings
- Producers:
- Robert Markowitz, Mark Winemaker
- Cinematographer:
- Rudolf Blahacek
- Composer:
- Lou Pomanti
- Production:
- Alliance Atlantis, Gary Hoffman Productions, A+E Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Big Heist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Sutherland
as Jimmy Burke
John Heard
as Richard Woods
Jamie Harris
as Frankie Burke
Janet Kidder
as Maria
Nick Sandow
as Henry Hill
Sam Coppola
as Paul Castellano
Michael P. Moran
as Louis the Whale
Joe Pingue
as Marty Krugman
- Bo Rucker
Bo Rucker
as Stax Edwards
Rocco Sisto
as Tommy DeSimone
- Robert Morelli
Robert Morelli
as Angelo Sepe
Joe Maruzzo
as Paolo Falcone
Key crew
Directed by Robert Markowitz, written by Gary Hoffman, Ernest Volkman and John Cummings, produced by Robert Markowitz and Mark Winemaker.
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The Big Heist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Big Heist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Heist online?
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Who stars in The Big Heist?
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The main cast of The Big Heist (2001) includes Donald Sutherland, John Heard, Jamie Harris, Janet Kidder and Nick Sandow. The film was directed by Robert Markowitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Big Heist released?
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The Big Heist was released on June 10, 2001 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Big Heist worth watching?
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The Big Heist (2001) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.