This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist
“Enter the mystery.”
Series Overview
In 1990, two men dressed as cops con their way into a Boston museum and steal a fortune in art. Take a deep dive into this daring and notorious crime.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
52 min per episode
2021 – 2021
Premiered: Wed, Apr 7, 2021
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “$10 Million Reward”
An informant and a sting operation open up new avenues in the investigation, which federal agents follow to the home of a small-time mobster.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist | Documentary Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-11
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Shelley Murphy
Self. Reporter, Boston Globe
Anne Hawley
Self. Director Emerita, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Dick Ellis
Self. Fmr. Head Art & Antique Squad, Scottland Yard
Martin Leppo
Self. Criminal Defense Attorney
Tron Brekke
Self. Fmr. Section Chief, FBI Boston Office
Myles Connor
Self. Art Thief
Stephen Kurkjian
Self. Author, Master Thieves
Justin Stratman
Self. Boston Latin School, Class of 1990 / Witness
Aaron Fannin
Self. Fmr. Guard, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Nancy Clougherty
Self. Witness. Boston Latin School, Class of 1991
Karen Sangregory
Self. Fmr. Guard, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Ed Mahony
Self. Reporter, Hartford Courant
Patricia Vigderman
Self. Author, The Memory Palace of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Ed Whelan
Self. Fmr. Massachusetts State Police (4 episodes, 2021)
Robert Sikellis
Self. Fmr. Assistant Attorney General
Steven Xiarhos
Self. Deputy Chief, Yarmouth Police Dept.
Donna Reissfelder
Self. George Reissfelder's Sister-in-Law
Brian T. Kelly
Self - Fmr. Federal Prosecutor, Boston U.S. Attorney's Office
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Barnicle
Jason Hill
Stephen McCarthy
Kelly Kendrick, Chris Kronus, Matt Cascella
Colin Barnicle, Berry Welsh, Jane Rosenthal, Nick Barnicle, Linda Pizzuti Henry
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Barnicle
Director
Rachel Koteen
Producer
Bobby O'Brien
Producer
Mary Abramson
Producer
Stephen McCarthy
Director of Photography
Kelly Kendrick
Editor
Chris Kronus
Editor
Matt Cascella
Editor
Andrew Jenter
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist about?
In 1990, two men dressed as cops con their way into a Boston museum and steal a fortune in art. Take a deep dive into this daring and notorious crime.
How many seasons does This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist have?
This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist?
Key cast members in This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist include Shelley Murphy, Anne Hawley, Dick Ellis, Martin Leppo, Tron Brekke.
Who created or directed This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist?
This Is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist was developed and directed by Colin Barnicle.