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Heist (2001)
Director: David Mamet
Cast: Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo, Sam Rockwell
Runtime107 min
Rating15
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Joe Moore has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught on security camera tape. His fence, Bergman, reneges on the money he's owed, and his wife may be betraying him with the fence's young lieutenant. Moore and his partner, Bobby Blane, and their utility man, Pinky Pincus, find themselves broke, betrayed, and blackmailed. Moore is forced to commit his crew to do one last big job.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Heist, the 2001 crime drama directed by David Mamet, has received generally positive critical reviews, with praise for its taut pacing, clever plot twists, and the performances of its ensemble cast. Though it did not receive any major awards recognition, the film has developed a cult following among fans of the heist genre and is considered an underrated gem by many critics.
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Fans of director David Mamet's gritty crime thrillers will appreciate the clever plotting, sharp dialogue, and stellar performances from Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, and Sam Rockwell in this gripping 2001 heist film.
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Heist is a 2001 American heist crime drama film written and directed by David Mamet and starring Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito and Delroy Lindo in their second collaboration following Get Shorty (1995), with Rebecca Pidgeon, Ricky Jay, Patti Lupone and Sam Rockwell in supporting roles.
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