Murph the Surf

A breezy, sunlit caper that coasts on charm and period swagger, more about the thrill of the con than the crime itself.

Directed by

Marvin J. Chomsky

Genres

Crime, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Don Stroud, Robert Conrad, Donna Mills

Tagline

The True Story of Two Miami Playboys Who Liked the Girls and the Good Life Enough to Turn Con Men and Pull Off the Biggest Job in History! And the Cops Knew It, But Couldn't Do a Thing About It!

Overview

Based on a true story, details the daring 1964 theft of the J.P. Morgan jewel collection from New York's American Museum of Natural History. Called the "Greatest Jewel Heist of the 20th Century," the robbers took 22 precious gems, including the Star of India, the 100.32-carat de Long Ruby and the 16.25-carat Eagle Diamond, stones so famous they would be impossible to sell.

How it feels

Light, cynical and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Crime, greed, ambition, deception

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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