The Hot Rock
How many times does it take to steal the same diamond?
A lighthearted, comedic heist romp where a crew of likable thieves repeatedly attempt to steal the same diamond, prioritizing humor and camaraderie over tension or stakes.
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...
Essence
Ensemble
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
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
