description The Big Heist Overview
"The Big Heist" is a 2001 made-for-television crime docudrama directed by Robert Markowitz for the A&E network. The film stars Donald Sutherland as Jimmy Burke, a real-life Irish-American gangster associated with the Lucchese crime family. It chronicles the planning and execution of the 1978 Lufthansa heist at John F. Kennedy International Airport, which was one of the largest cash robberies in United States history at the time.
The film is intended for viewers interested in true crime adaptations and Mafia history.
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How good is The Big Heist?
The Big Heist scores 6.12/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Docudrama category.
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