Murph the Surf (1975)
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!
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.
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: June 11, 1975
Cast
- Don Stroud - Jack Murphy
- Robert Conrad - Allan Kuhn
- Donna Mills - Ginny Eaton
- Robyn Millan - Sharon Kagel
- Luther Adler - Max 'The Eye'
- Paul Stewart - Avery
- Morgan Paull - Arnie Holcomb
- Ben Frank - Hopper Magee
- Burt Young - Sgt. Bernasconi
- Pepper Martin - Sgt. Terwilliger
Screenplay
- E. Arthur Kean (Screenplay)
Production: American International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
museum, jewel thief
More Films by Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Murph the Surf about?
- 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.
- Who directed Murph the Surf?
- Murph the Surf was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
- Who stars in Murph the Surf?
- Murph the Surf stars Don Stroud, Robert Conrad, Donna Mills, Robyn Millan, Luther Adler, Paul Stewart.
- How long is Murph the Surf?
- Murph the Surf has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Murph the Surf?
- Murph the Surf is a Crime, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Murph the Surf produced?
- Murph the Surf was produced in United States of America.