Blueprint for Robbery (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1961, Blueprint for Robbery is an action and thriller film directed by Jerry Hopper, running about 87 minutes. “BIGGEST HEIST IN HISTORY!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of career criminals plots the robbery of an armored car company's headquarters. Although the robbery itself goes off as planned, it's not long before the gang members are fighting among themselves over everybody's share of the loot and trying to avoid capture by the police, who are pouring all their resources into capturing the robbers. Based on a real-life 1950 Brinks Armored Car Co. robbery in Boston.
Who’s in it. Blueprint for Robbery stars J. Pat O'Malley as Pop Kane, Robert Gist as Chips McGann, Romo Vincent as Fatso Bonelli and Jay Barney as Red Mack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Blueprint for Robbery has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Blueprint for Robbery page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blueprint for Robbery 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 Blueprint for Robbery (1961)?
- In US, Blueprint for Robbery is available to 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 Blueprint for Robbery worth watching?
- Blueprint for Robbery holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blueprint for Robbery?
- Blueprint for Robbery stars J. Pat O'Malley, Robert Gist, Romo Vincent, Jay Barney and Henry Corden.
- When was Blueprint for Robbery released?
- Blueprint for Robbery was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.