The Heist

The Heist

1972 · 73 min · ★ 8.3 · Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

An armored-car guard must convince the authorities he is innocent after he is forced to rob his own company.

Directed by Don McDougall · Written by Lionel E. Siegel

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