The Anderson Tapes

Name: The Anderson Tapes
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 1971-06-17
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Sean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Martin Balsam, Ralph Meeker, Alan King

1971·Movie·PG·99 min·★ 6.1(182)

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“The Crime of the Century!”

Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't know is that his every move is being recorded on audio and video, although he is not the subject of any surveillance.

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About The Anderson Tapes

The Anderson Tapes is a 1971 English-language crime, thriller and action film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Sean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Martin Balsam. It has a runtime of 1h 39m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix.

The Anderson Tapes was produced by Robert M. Weitman Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 17, 1971, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.

Director: Sidney Lumet
Writers: Frank Pierson
Release date: June 17, 1971
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $3 million
Box office: $5 million
Production: Robert M. Weitman Productions, Columbia Pictures

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The Anderson Tapes cast & crew

The Anderson Tapes was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Frank Pierson.

The cast features Sean Connery as Duke Anderson, Dyan Cannon as Ingrid, Martin Balsam as Haskins, Ralph Meeker as Police Captain 'Iron Balls' Delaney, Alan King as Pat Angelo, and Christopher Walken as The Kid.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Quincy Jones, cinematography is by Arthur J. Ornitz, and it was produced by Robert Weitman.

Is The Anderson Tapes worth watching?

The Anderson Tapes holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 182 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 39m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime, thriller, and action, The Anderson Tapes is worth a place on your watchlist.

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