Lassiter (1984) on Netflix
R19841h 40mActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller
In 1939 London, Nick Lassiter is a gentleman jewel thief. After a mansion break-in, he is arrested and must steal Nazi diamonds from the German Embassy or go to prison.
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- Netflix2.8/5
- IMDb5.8/102,965 votes
- Rotten Tomatoes53%
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Plot summary
After a mansion break-in in 1939 London, Nick Lassiter is arrested. A phony lineup follows, with a law enforcement plant identifying him. British law enforcement and the FBI then blackmail him. To avoid prison, Lassiter must enter the German Embassy, which is heavily guarded, and steal ten million dollars in Nazi diamonds from a German spy. The diamonds are bound for South America, where they will be sold to fund Hitler's military buildup. The authorities want the diamonds, and they also want Lassiter put away for good. Before any of that, he has to locate where the gems are hidden.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Lassiter (1984)
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- Tom Selleck admitted shortly before filming Lassiter that he was having second thoughts about making the movie; advance word on High Road to China was strong and he had been offered a number of other films, but he stuck to his promise.
