A renowned doctor from Africa seeks the expertise of master thief Dortmunder to retrieve a treasured gem stolen during colonial times. With a team of skilled cat burglars, Dortmunder devises a complex plan to steal the gem, but their meticulous approach is thwarted by a series of unfortunate events and bad luck.
The Hot Rock
In this heist movie, a group of thieves, led by Dortmunder, concoct a plan to swipe a massive diamond from a museum, but their initial attempt is only the beginning of a series of challenges and obstacles as they repeatedly try to get their hands on the valuable gem.