The Anderson Tapes (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1971, The Anderson Tapes is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 99 minutes. “The Crime of the Century!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't know is that his every move is being recorded on audio and video, although he is not the subject of any surveillance.
Who’s in it. The Anderson Tapes stars Sean Connery as Duke Anderson, Dyan Cannon as Ingrid, Martin Balsam as Haskins and Ralph Meeker as Police Captain 'Iron Balls' Delaney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Anderson Tapes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Anderson Tapes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Anderson Tapes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Anderson Tapes (1971)?
- In US, The Anderson Tapes is available to stream on fuboTV, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Anderson Tapes worth watching?
- The Anderson Tapes holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Anderson Tapes?
- The Anderson Tapes stars Sean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Martin Balsam, Ralph Meeker and Alan King.
- When was The Anderson Tapes released?
- The Anderson Tapes was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.