The Hot Rock
“How many times does it take to steal the same diamond?”
Synopsis
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Hot Rock (1972) Original Trailer [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-16
Top Cast
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Robert Redford
John Dortmunder
George Segal
Andrew Kelp
Ron Leibman
Stanley Murch
Paul Sand
Alan Greenburg
Moses Gunn
Dr. Amusa
William Redfield
Lt. Hoover
Topo Swope
"Sis" Clara Kelp
Charlotte Rae
Ma Murch
Graham Jarvis
Frank, the Prison Warden
Christopher Guest
Policeman
Zero Mostel
Abe Greenberg
Harry Bellaver
Rollo the Bartender
Seth Allen
Happy Hippie
Robert Levine
Cop At Police Station
Ed Bernard
Policeman
Lee Wallace
Dr. Strauss
Robert Weil
Albert
Lynne Gordon
Miasmo
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.72x
-$1.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- William Goldman
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- The Hot Rock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $4.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Landers-Roberts Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Yates
William Goldman, Donald E. Westlake
Quincy Jones
Edward R. Brown
Fred W. Berger, Frank P. Keller
Bobby Roberts, Hal Landers
Department Leadership Roster
John Robert Lloyd
Production Design
William Goldman
Screenplay
Peter Yates
Director
Carey Loftin
Stunt Coordinator
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Bobby Roberts
Producer
Hal Landers
Producer
Edward R. Brown
Director of Photography
Fred W. Berger
Editor
Frank P. Keller
Editor
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hot Rock.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hot Rock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hot Rock about?
Dortmunder and his pals plan to steal a huge diamond from a museum. But this turns out to be only the first time they have to steal it...
Who directed The Hot Rock?
The Hot Rock was directed by Peter Yates.
Who stars in The Hot Rock?
The principal cast of The Hot Rock includes Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, Paul Sand, Moses Gunn.
When was The Hot Rock released and how long is it?
The Hot Rock was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Hot Rock?
The Hot Rock had a reported production budget of $4.9M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (0.72 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Hot Rock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hot Rock was composed by Quincy Jones.
Is The Hot Rock based on a book or true story?
The Hot Rock is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald E. Westlake".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hot Rock?
The Hot Rock holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).