The Alpha Caper
“The Great Gold Grab!”
Synopsis
A parole officer forced into retirement gets together three ex-convicts to pull off a $30-million armored car robbery.
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Henry Fonda
Mark Forbes
Leonard Nimoy
Mitch
James McEachin
Scat
Elena Verdugo
Hilda
John Marley
Lee Saunders
Larry Hagman
Tudor
Noah Beery Jr.
Harry Balsam
Woodrow Parfrey
Minister
Vic Tayback
Policeman
Kenneth Tobey
Police Captain
Paul Kent
John Woodbury
James B. Sikking
Henry Kellner
Paul Sorensen
Tow Truck Driver
Wally Taylor
Sergeant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Michael Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Elroy Schwartz
- Original Score
- Oliver Nelson
- Original Title
- The Alpha Caper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, Silverton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Michael Lewis
Elroy Schwartz
Oliver Nelson
Enzo A. Martinelli
Albert J.J. Zúñiga
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Michael Lewis
Director
Elroy Schwartz
Writer
Enzo A. Martinelli
Director of Photography
Oliver Nelson
Original Music Composer
Albert J.J. Zúñiga
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alpha Caper
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What is The Alpha Caper about?
A parole officer forced into retirement gets together three ex-convicts to pull off a $30-million armored car robbery.
Who directed The Alpha Caper?
The Alpha Caper was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.
Who stars in The Alpha Caper?
The principal cast of The Alpha Caper includes Henry Fonda, Leonard Nimoy, James McEachin, Elena Verdugo, John Marley.
When was The Alpha Caper released and how long is it?
The Alpha Caper was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Alpha Caper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alpha Caper was composed by Oliver Nelson.