Plot — What is The Big Heist about?
Based on the 1986 book "The Heist: How a Gang Stole $8,000,000 at Kennedy Airport and Lived to Regret It", by Ernest Volkman and John Cummings, this TV movie tells the story about the 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK Airport in New York - the largest cash robbery ever committed on American soil. The heist was also the subject of the much better-known 1990 film "Goodfella"s, directed by Martin Scorsese. It was also the subject of another made-for-television film: "The 10 Million Dollar Getaway" from 1991.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama, TV Movie, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 92 min |
| Audience Score | 52% (5.2/10, 12 votes) |
The Big Heist — FAQ
Is The Big Heist worth watching? The Big Heist holds a 5.2/10 rating from 12 viewers. Based on the 1986 book "The Heist: How a Gang Stole $8,000,000 at Kennedy Airport and Lived to Regret It", by Ernest Volkman and John Cummings, this TV movie tells the story about the 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK Airport
Who directed The Big Heist? Directed by Robert Markowitz.
Who is in the cast of The Big Heist? It stars Donald Sutherland, John Heard, Jamie Harris, Janet Kidder, Nick Sandow, Sam Coppola and more.
Where can I stream The Big Heist? Streaming availability for The Big Heist is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Big Heist release? It released in 2001.
