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R | | Comedy, Crime, Drama | 3 August 1978 (Netherlands)
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A retired safe cracker is recruited by a young conman to return to the "business" for a million dollar heist.

Director:

Antonio Margheriti (as Anthony M. Dawson)

Writers:

Paul Costello (screenplay), Paul Costello (story) | 4 more credits »

Stars:

Lee Van Cleef, Karen Black, Edward Albert | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Lee Van Cleef ... Chris Gretchko / Ray Sloan
Karen Black ... Clarisse Saunders
Edward Albert ... Jeff Olafsen
Lionel Stander ... Sam
Robert Alda ... Captain Donati
Angelo Infanti Angelo Infanti ... Inspector
Antonella Murgia Antonella Murgia ... Jessica
Peter Carsten ... Van Stratten
Dan van Husen ... Hans (as Rudolf van Husen)
Dyane Silverstein Dyane Silverstein ... Cashier
Steven Burch Steven Burch ... Fred (as Steve Burche)
Ron Van Clief ... Duke
Bob Hevelone Bob Hevelone ... Lieutenant (as Bob Avalone)
Roy Brocksmith ... Warehouse Owner
Ewald G. Spader Ewald G. Spader ... Electrician
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Storyline

Lee Van Cleef is a safe cracker coming out of retirement to pull off one last caper. The Germans behind the theft are planning to steal $1,000,000. But unbeknownst to the safe cracker, they are planning to kill him afterward. When he learns of their intent, he begins plotting his revenge. Written by Yocke

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Plot Keywords:

poliziottesco | caper | heist | brooklyn bridge | stabbed in the back | See All (8) »

Taglines:

The place was New York City. The rip-off was worth six million in diamonds. The double-cross was worth more lives than you can count! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama

Certificate:

R | See all certifications »

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Country:

Italy | West Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 August 1978 (Netherlands) See more »

Also Known As:

Diamond Thieves See more »

Filming Locations:

New Jersey, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dritte Centama Gmbtl. See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)| Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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The thug's hand alternates between Jeff's throat and shoulder between shots, right after Jeff is bailed out of jail. See more »

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One last job...
21 October 2002 | by Sorsimus – See all my reviews

Lee Van Cleef at his most facially challenged plays a retired safeman, who comes back from Mexico to New York to do one job for a friend's kid.

Includes most of the cliches one would expect from a "last gig"- film, but redeems itself with nice NY locations, comedy (some intentional) and Lee Van Cleef. Recommended as a time- passer.

Released on video in Finland in the eighties.
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