The Anderson Tapes
“The Crime of the Century!”
Synopsis
Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't know is that his every move is being recorded on audio and video, although he is not the subject of any surveillance.
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The Anderson Tapes (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-10
Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Duke Anderson
Dyan Cannon
Ingrid
Martin Balsam
Haskins
Ralph Meeker
Police Captain 'Iron Balls' Delaney
Alan King
Pat Angelo
Christopher Walken
The Kid
Val Avery
Parelli aka Socks
Dick Anthony Williams
Spencer
Garrett Morris
Officer Everson
Stan Gottlieb
Pop
Paul Benjamin
Jimmy
Anthony Holland
Psychologist
Richard B. Shull
Werner
Conrad Bain
Dr. Rubicoff
Margaret Hamilton
Miss Kaler
Judith Lowry
Mrs. Hathaway
Max Showalter
Bingham
Janet Ward
Mrs. Bingham
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 2, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.67x
+$2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Pierson
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- The Anderson Tapes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Robert M. Weitman Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Frank Pierson, Lawrence Sanders
Quincy Jones
Arthur J. Ornitz
Joanne Burke
Robert Weitman
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Pierson
Screenplay
Sidney Lumet
Director
Robert Weitman
Producer
Joanne Burke
Editor
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Ben Kasazkow
Production Design
Gene Coffin
Costume Design
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Anderson Tapes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Anderson Tapes about?
Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't know is that his every move is being recorded on audio and video, although he is not the subject of any surveillance.
Who directed The Anderson Tapes?
The Anderson Tapes was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in The Anderson Tapes?
The principal cast of The Anderson Tapes includes Sean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Martin Balsam, Ralph Meeker, Alan King.
When was The Anderson Tapes released and how long is it?
The Anderson Tapes was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Anderson Tapes?
The Anderson Tapes had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (1.67 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Anderson Tapes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Anderson Tapes was composed by Quincy Jones.
Is The Anderson Tapes based on a book or true story?
The Anderson Tapes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lawrence Sanders".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Anderson Tapes?
The Anderson Tapes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).