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6.1 / 10(38 votes)IMDbNR19591h 25mUnited States of America

The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery

“Never before in Police annals! Never before in film history!”

Synopsis

Career criminals and a local youth carefully plan and rehearse the robbery of a Missouri bank.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 10, 1959

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Stix, Charles Guggenheim
Screenplay & Story
Richard T. Heffron
Original Score
Hershy Kay
Original Title
The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Studios
Charles Guggenheim & Associates

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Stix, Charles Guggenheim

Screenplay & Story

Richard T. Heffron

Original Score & Music

Hershy Kay

Director of Photography

Victor Duncan

Film Editing

Warren Adams

Producers

Charles Guggenheim, Helen Hagen, Lee Hammond, Jane Bridges, Katherine Drescher

Department Leadership Roster

Charles Guggenheim

Charles Guggenheim

Producer

John Stix

Director

Richard T. Heffron

Richard T. Heffron

Screenplay

Charles Guggenheim

Charles Guggenheim

Director

Helen Hagen

Producer

Lee Hammond

Producer

Warren Adams

Editor

Hershy Kay

Original Music Composer

Victor Duncan

Director of Photography

Jane Bridges

Producer

Katherine Drescher

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery about?

Career criminals and a local youth carefully plan and rehearse the robbery of a Missouri bank.

Who directed The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery?

The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery was directed by John Stix, Charles Guggenheim.

Who stars in The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery?

The principal cast of The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery includes Steve McQueen, Crahan Denton, David Clarke, James Dukas, Molly McCarthy.

When was The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery released and how long is it?

The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

Who composed the musical score for The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery was composed by Hershy Kay.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery?

The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).