Smart direction and an outstanding ensemble cast help enliven The Hot Rock's relatively standard plot, making this heist caper worthy of stealing your time.
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The Hot Rock

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Movie Info
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Director -
Peter Yates -
Producer -
Hal Landers , Bobby Roberts -
Screenwriter -
William Goldman -
Distributor -
20th Century Fox -
Production Co -
Landers-Roberts Productions -
Rating -
PG -
Genre -
Comedy -
Original Language -
English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Jan 26, 1972, Original -
Release Date (DVD) -
May 11, 2004 -
Runtime -
1h 45m