Lassiter is a handsome jewel thief operating in London in the late 1930s. One day he is arrested and told that if he wishes to avoid prison, he must break into the heavily guarded German ... See full summary »
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Lassiter is a handsome jewel thief operating in London in the late 1930s. One day he is arrested and told that if he wishes to avoid prison, he must break into the heavily guarded German Embassy in London and steal millions in Gems. Written by
John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
The movie was made to capitalize in the popularity of Tom Selleck's Magnum character from the TV series Magnum, P.I.. Movie poster tag-lines boasted, "The Magnum Man Hits the Big Screen with a Vengeance". See more »
Quotes
Kari Von Fursten:
Have you ever killed anyone, Mr. Lassiter?
Nick Lassiter:
Tell me about Berlin.
Kari Von Fursten:
Berlin... for me it is the only city. Well Shanghai can be pretty interesting.
[pauses]
Kari Von Fursten:
Who did you kill?
Nick Lassiter:
Intersting in what way?
Kari Von Fursten:
In diversions. In amusements of a particular nature. Women with animals, drugs, little boys, pleasure... and pain.
Kari Von Fursten:
[fixing Lassiter]
Do I shock you?
Nick Lassiter:
I don't know. Is my hair turn white?
[they both laugh]
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Selleck is slick as a jewel thief in London in this lavish action/mystery, but the film suffers from a predictable plot and weak supporting performances. Most obvious is that of sexy Lauren Hutton, who shines best when she doesn't speak.
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Selleck is slick as a jewel thief in London in this lavish action/mystery, but the film suffers from a predictable plot and weak supporting performances. Most obvious is that of sexy Lauren Hutton, who shines best when she doesn't speak.