The Great American Heist
Synopsis
An inside look at one of the largest cash and jewel heists in American history - the 1978 Lufthansa Robbery. Nearly $6 million stolen from the Lufthansa Cargo Terminal at JFK Airport in New York, led by mobster Jimmy Burke.
Top Cast
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Paul Sorvino
Cheech
Robert Marsella
Jimmy Burke
Sean Walsh
Henry Hill
Alex Brett
Tommy DeSimone
Caitlin Clark
Janet Barbieri
Richard Vetere
Louis Werner
Gio Drasconi
Louis Cafora
Julian Biba
Paul Vario
Matthew Cubillos
Young Cheech
Gorman Ruggiero
Old Cheech
Bill Morton
Marty Krugman
Stefano Meglio
Paolo Licastri
Rob Monaco
Frank Menna
Lara Pollock
Joanna Cafora
Randolph Hubard
Richard Eaton
Michael O'Hara
Robert McMahon
Kurt Grube
Judge Mark A. Costantino
Robert Cappucci
Ed McDonald
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Finley, Rob Monaco
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Cohen, Shannon Minetto, Rob Monaco, David Savage, Michael Skrzenski, Briana Vota
- Original Title
- The Great American Heist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Finley, Rob Monaco
Dan Cohen, Shannon Minetto, Rob Monaco, David Savage, Michael Skrzenski, Briana Vota
Tyler Ribble, Scott Wilder
Scott Terralavoro
Dan Cohen, Shannon Minetto, Rob Monaco
Department Leadership Roster
John Finley
Director
Rob Monaco
Director
Dan Cohen
Writer
Shannon Minetto
Writer
Rob Monaco
Writer
David Savage
Writer
Michael Skrzenski
Writer
Briana Vota
Writer
Shannon Minetto
Producer
Tyler Ribble
Director of Photography
Scott Wilder
Director of Photography
Scott Terralavoro
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great American Heist
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What is The Great American Heist about?
An inside look at one of the largest cash and jewel heists in American history - the 1978 Lufthansa Robbery. Nearly $6 million stolen from the Lufthansa Cargo Terminal at JFK Airport in New York, led by mobster Jimmy Burke.
Who directed The Great American Heist?
The Great American Heist was directed by John Finley, Rob Monaco.
Who stars in The Great American Heist?
The principal cast of The Great American Heist includes Paul Sorvino, Robert Marsella, Sean Walsh, Alex Brett, Caitlin Clark.
When was The Great American Heist released and how long is it?
The Great American Heist was released in 2022 with a total runtime of Unknown.