The Steal
Synopsis
A young American computer hackeress is hired by a liberal British lawyer to right the wrong done to a third world country by a London investment company. Even the expertise of her building inspector sidekick can not prevent a surprising development though.
Top Cast
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Helen Slater
Kim
Alfred Molina
Cliff
Peter Bowles
Lord Childwell
Dinsdale Landen
Sir Wilmot
Heathcote Williams
Jeremiah
Stephen Fry
Wimborne
Jack Dee
Wilmot's Servant
Bryan Pringle
Cecil, Bank Doorman
Patricia Hayes
Mrs Fawkes
Ann Bryson
Bank Transfer Clerk
Sara Crowe
Bank Transfer Secretary
Gabrielle Drake
Anthea
Cyril Nri
Council Computer Operator
Tony Haase
Police Constable
Robin Driscoll
Farmhand
John Dowie
Scrap Yard Owner
Rio Fanning
Used Car Dealer
Annie Cooper
Young Girl at Primrose Cottage
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hay
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hay
- Original Score
- Barry Kirsch
- Original Title
- The Steal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Poseidon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hay
John Hay
Barry Kirsch
Ronnie Taylor
David Martin
Gary Kurtz
Department Leadership Roster
John Hay
Director
Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
Gary Kurtz
Producer
David Martin
Editor
John Hay
Writer
Barry Kirsch
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steal
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What is The Steal about?
A young American computer hackeress is hired by a liberal British lawyer to right the wrong done to a third world country by a London investment company. Even the expertise of her building inspector sidekick can not prevent a surprising development though.
Who directed The Steal?
The Steal was directed by John Hay.
Who stars in The Steal?
The principal cast of The Steal includes Helen Slater, Alfred Molina, Peter Bowles, Dinsdale Landen, Heathcote Williams.
When was The Steal released and how long is it?
The Steal was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Steal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Steal was composed by Barry Kirsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Steal?
The Steal holds official age classifications: FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).