Donald Westlake is better known for the adaptation of his hard boiled crime thrillers.
He also wrote comedic crime capers as well. The Hot Rock is more laid back and less violent.
Robert Redford is career criminal Dortmunder who keeps doing time.
Upon release from prison, his brother in law Kelp (George Segal) has a new job lined up.
Stealing the valuable gem the Sahara Stone on behest of a small African nation.
Dortmunder's gang is bankrolled by Dr Amusa the African dignitary but nothing goes according to plan. The rock proves elusive and they need to make new elaborate plan to retrieve it.
Zero Mostel plays an unscrupulous lawyer who you know will just double cross the gang.
With likeable performances from Redford and Segal. This is a solid and entertaining film with good use of New York locations.
He also wrote comedic crime capers as well. The Hot Rock is more laid back and less violent.
Robert Redford is career criminal Dortmunder who keeps doing time.
Upon release from prison, his brother in law Kelp (George Segal) has a new job lined up.
Stealing the valuable gem the Sahara Stone on behest of a small African nation.
Dortmunder's gang is bankrolled by Dr Amusa the African dignitary but nothing goes according to plan. The rock proves elusive and they need to make new elaborate plan to retrieve it.
Zero Mostel plays an unscrupulous lawyer who you know will just double cross the gang.
With likeable performances from Redford and Segal. This is a solid and entertaining film with good use of New York locations.