A handsome jewel thief is arrested and in order to avoid prison, must break into the heavily guarded German Embassy to steal millions in gems.
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| Tom Selleck | ... |
Lassiter
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| Jane Seymour | ... |
Sara
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| Lauren Hutton | ... |
Kari
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| Bob Hoskins | ... |
Becker
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| Joe Regalbuto | ... |
Breeze
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| Ed Lauter | ... |
Smoke
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| Warren Clarke | ... |
Max Hofer
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| Edward Peel | ... |
Allyce
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Paul Antrim | ... |
Askew
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| Christopher Malcolm | ... |
Quaid
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Barrie Houghton | ... |
Eddie Lee
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Peter Skellern | ... |
Pianist
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| Harry Towb | ... |
Roger Boardman
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Belinda Mayne | ... |
Helen Boardman
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| William Morgan Sheppard | ... |
Sweeny
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Brian Coburn | ... |
Burto Gunz
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Jane Wood | ... |
Mary Becker
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Tristram Jellinek | ... |
Phipps
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| David Warbeck | ... |
Agent
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Michael Howarth | ... |
Commander
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Nicholas Bond-Owen | ... |
Boy
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Eleanor Fazan | ... |
Choreographer
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| George Malpas | ... |
Old Man
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Fanny Carby | ... |
Old Lady
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| Desmond Barrit | ... |
Cop 1
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Terence Mountain | ... |
Cop 2
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Jürgen Andersen | ... |
German Guard
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| Richard Ridings | ... |
German Guard
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Peter McNamara | ... |
German Guard
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Bill Leadbitter | ... |
German Guard
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Elliott Johnson | ... |
Becker's Son
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Scott Johnson | ... |
Becker's Son
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Clive Curtis | ... |
Boxer 1
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| George Lane Cooper | ... |
Boxer 2
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Dinny Powell | ... |
Referee
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Cryss Jean Healey | ... |
Dancer
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Debbie Estell | ... |
Dancer
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Christine Cartwright | ... |
Dancer
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Carol Beddington | ... |
Dancer
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Gaynor Martine | ... |
Dancer
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Russell Brook | ... |
Diner (uncredited)
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| Kenneth Coombs | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Harry Fielder | ... |
Man at Docks (uncredited)
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Jill Goldston | ... |
Waitress (uncredited)
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| Lucien Morgan | ... |
Algernon (uncredited)
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Peter Ross-Murray | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Casino Patron (uncredited)
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| Fred Wood | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Roger Young | ||
Written by
| David Taylor | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Raymond Chow | ... | executive producer |
| Andre Morgan | ... | executive producer |
| Frederick Muller | ... | associate producer |
| Albert S. Ruddy | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Ken Thorne | ||
Cinematography by
| Gilbert Taylor | ... | director of photography (as Gil Taylor) |
Editing by
| Benjamin A. Weissman | ||
Editorial Department
| Graham Farrow | ... | first assistant editor |
| Richard Hiscott | ... | film editor: UK |
| Allan Jacobs | ... | supervising editor |
| Chris Kennedy | ... | first assistant editor (as Christopher Kennedy) |
Casting By
| Rose Tobias Shaw | ||
Production Design by
| Peter Mullins | ||
Art Direction by
| Brian Ackland-Snow | ||
| Alan Tomkins | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jack Stephens | ||
Costume Design by
| Barbara Lane | ||
Makeup Department
| Lon Bentley | ... | makeup artist: Tom Selleck |
| Graham Freeborn | ... | head makeup artist |
| Betty Glasow | ... | hairdresser |
| Stephanie Kaye | ... | hair stylist |
| Daniel Parker | ... | makeup artist |
| Jane Royle | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Claude Gresset | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chris Brock | ... | second assistant director |
| Patrick Clayton | ... | first assistant director |
| Callum McDougall | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Gari Bacon | ... | props |
| Steve Chorney | ... | poster artist |
| Peter Hancock | ... | head floor propman |
| Ron Higgins | ... | dressing propman |
| Dave Jordan | ... | property master (as David Jordan) |
| Michael Murchan | ... | construction manager |
| Ray Perry Sr. | ... | head dressing propman |
| Peter Rutherford | ... | property buyer |
| Frank Walsh | ... | art department |
| Michael Guyett | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
| Roy Pembrooke | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gerry Humphreys | ... | dubbing mixer / re-recording mixer |
| Teddy Mason | ... | sound editor |
| Robert Risk | ... | assistant sound editor |
| George Stephenson | ... | sound mixer |
| Colin Wood | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Arthur Beavis | ... | special effects |
| David Beavis | ... | special effects supervisor (as Dave Beavis) |
| Terry Glass | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Marc Boyle | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Paul Weston | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Stacey | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kenneth Atherfold | ... | key grip |
| David Budd | ... | focus puller |
| Emilio Lari | ... | still photographer |
| Gary Spratling | ... | clapper loader |
| Peter Taylor | ... | camera operator |
| Les Weighell | ... | best boy |
| Micky Wilson | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brian Cox | ... | wardrobe master |
Location Management
| Ray Freeborn | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Dick Lewzey | ... | music recording mixer |
| Peter Owen | ... | music advisor |
| James D. Young | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Edwards | ... | continuity (as Ann Edwards) |
Additional Crew
| Robin Demetriou | ... | catering supervisor |
| Eleanor Fazan | ... | choreographer |
| Brian Gibbs | ... | production controller |
| Pauline Granby | ... | assistant accountant |
| Carolyn Hall | ... | production accountant |
| Alex Matcham | ... | assistant accountant |
| Marilyse Morgan | ... | production coordinator |
| Adele Nadel | ... | assistant to producer |
| David Schilling | ... | hats: Lauren Hutton |
| Ann Tasker | ... | unit publicist |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1984) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1984) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1984) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Arte Cinema de México (1985) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Europafilm AS (1984) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS (1986) (United States) (tv)
- Rank Video Library (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Acron Video (West Germany) (video)
- Cinema Club (1992) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- F.J. Lucas (Brazil) (VHS)
- Fortune Star Media Limited (World-wide)
- Hen's Tooth Video (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- Inopia Films (2012) (Spain) (tv)
- Library Films (2016) (Italy)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2022) (Australia) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Twickenham Film Studios (sound recording)
- Berman's and Nathan's (costumes)
- Wig Creations of London (wigs)
- 1st Unit Caterering (catering)
- Grip House (grip equipment)
- Bapty and Co. (arms and ammunition)
- D & D (transportation)
- Location Facilities (caravans)
- C.T.S. Studios (music recording)
- Optical Film Effects (titles)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Lee Lighting (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | The 'Magnum' Man Hits the Big Screen with a Vengeance! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lassiter is the only movie where Jane Seymour is seen nude. She is seen from the rear and side. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Lassiter/Footloose/Against All Odds/The Complete Beatles/Weekend Pass (1984). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Lassiter's Theme: Beware of the Winners See more » |
| Quotes |
Nick Lassiter:
That information can only come from one source; you got a man inside! Inspector John Becker: We 'ad a man inside. Nick Lassiter: They killed him, right? Inspector John Becker: If it was going to be easy, I'd get my missus to do it. See more » |