The Big Heist
Originally released in 2001. The Big Heist is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Robert Markowitz.
Starring Donald Sutherland, John Heard, and Jamie Harris
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Alliance Atlantis
- Gary Hoffman Productions
- A+E Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Heist about?
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 Lufthan...
Who directed The Big Heist?
The Big Heist was directed by Robert Markowitz.
How long is The Big Heist?
The Big Heist has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Big Heist released?
The Big Heist was released on June 10, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Heist?
The main cast of The Big Heist includes Donald Sutherland, John Heard, Jamie Harris, Janet Kidder, Nick Sandow.