A gentleman thief faces Nazis, diamonds, and double-crosses in prewar London.
LASSITER
The law wants the diamonds. The Nazis want him dead.
A charming jewel thief is cornered by British and American agents and forced to steal a fortune in diamonds from the German embassy before war reaches Europe.
Quick Answer
Lassiter is a 1984 Hong Kong and United States action, crime, drama, thriller, and mystery film directed by Roger Young about a gentleman jewel thief blackmailed by authorities to steal Nazi diamonds from the German embassy in 1939 London.
Programmer's Pick
Tom Selleck trades his Hawaiian shirts for a tux and safecracking tools, bringing suave charm to a London heist with Nazi diamonds on the line. With Lauren Hutton as a seductive adversary and the fate of his own freedom hanging in the balance, this is caper cinema with a dash of international espionage.
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Overview
Why This Matters
This film represents an attempt to leverage Tom Selleck's television fame from Magnum, P.I. for a theatrical release, as reflected in its marketing and casting, but ultimately failed to achieve box office success.
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Why Cult
The film sets its daring robbery amidst the looming threat of World War II in 1939 London, heightening every twist with period detail.
Tom Selleck's Lassiter is blackmailed into stealing Nazi diamonds from a fortified embassy, pitting charm against ruthless operatives.
Lauren Hutton plays a German spy who knows exactly what Lassiter wants, adding layers of intrigue and danger to the caper.
From jewel heists to embassy break-ins, the film delivers classic caper thrills with 1930s flair, costumes, and a snappy pace.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Lassiter released? +
Lassiter was released in 1984.
Who directed Lassiter? +
Lassiter was directed by Roger Young.
How long is Lassiter? +
Lassiter has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is Lassiter? +
Lassiter is an action, crime, drama, thriller, and mystery film.
Where can I watch Lassiter? +
Lassiter is available to watch on SassyFlix.
How is Lassiter blackmailed into the embassy heist? +
He is arrested by Scotland Yard and the FBI, who threaten him with prison unless he agrees to steal Nazi diamonds from the German embassy.
What role does the Nazi operative play in Lassiter's mission? +
The Nazi operative, played by Lauren Hutton, is the German spy in possession of the diamonds and becomes Lassiter's chief adversary inside the embassy.
