Plot
Dr. Amusa approaches Dortmunder about a valuable gem in a museum that is of great signifigance to his people in Africa, stolen during colonial times. Dortmunder assembles a crack team of cat burglars and hatches an elaborate plan for stealing the gem. Despite their care and experience, circumstances and plain bad luck keep the gem just out of their reach.
Written by
Donald E. Westlake, William Goldman
Directed by
Peter Yates
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Landers-Roberts Productions
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
7,169
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA