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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.7 / 100
1989·Drama / Romance / Action·1h 37m

THE HEIST

Ex-con Neal Skinner seeks revenge against track owner Ebbet Berens for framing him in an emerald smuggling deal.

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Stuart Orme·DirectorWilliam Irish Jr.·StoryWilliam Irish Jr.·TeleplayGeorge Tirl·Director of PhotographyArthur B. Rubinstein·MusicJim Oliver·Editor
Cast
Pierce Brosnan·Neil SkinnerWendy Hughes·SheilaTom Skerritt·Ebbet BerensNoble Willingham·StuckeyTom Atkins·Det. LelandRobert Prosky·DancerStephen Apostolina·Ramirez
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 1
Stuart Orme·Director
Writing· 4
William Irish Jr.·StoryWilliam Irish Jr.·TeleplayRick Natkin·TeleplayDavid Fuller·Teleplay
Camera· 1
George Tirl·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jim Oliver·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Arthur B. Rubinstein·Music
Art & Design· 5
Eve Cauley·Production DesignKathleen Detoro·Costume DesignMelissa Matthies·LeadmanGreta Grigorian·Set DecorationJeffrey Hamilton·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Rick Rosenberg·ProducerRobert W. Christiansen·ProducerReuben Cannon·CastingMonica Swann·Casting
Other Departments· 5
Mike Tillman·StuntsLarry Holt·StuntsLaura Connolly·HairstylistChuck Waters·Stunt CoordinatorThomas Rosales Jr.·Stunts
By the Numbers
59.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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