# The Hot Rock (1972)

> A meticulously planned diamond robbery becomes a buoyant chain of comic failures when a professional thief and his crew cannot keep the prize in their hands.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/30542

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Crime, Comedy
- Director: Peter Yates
- Cast: Robert Redford, George Segal, Ron Leibman, Paul Sand, Moses Gunn, William Redfield, Topo Swope, Charlotte Rae
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068718/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, offbeat, breezy, lazy sunday, classic movie night

## Synopsis

A clever heist takes a turn for the chaotic as a team of thieves faces relentless misfortune.

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