Rough Cut | 80's Movie Guide

Taglines: They're all gems. But who's the fake? Rough Cut movie storyline. Notorious international jewel thief Jack Rhodes (Burt Reynolds) is out to steal $30 million in uncut diamonds in this visually opulent, uneven comedy. Chief Inspector Cyril Willis (David Niven) is Rhodes' nemesis. He wants to retire from Scotland Yard but would like to capture Rhodes as a final, dramatic cap to his career. In order to achieve his ambition, he sets up lissome Gillian Bromley (Lesley-Anne Down) as Rhodes' erstwhile partner in crime. The unpredictable happens when Rhodes and Bromley fall for each other, leaving the best-laid plans open to unexpected amendments. Three different directors had a hand in this film though their imprints are remarkably homogenous up to but not including the ending. Rough Cut is a 1980 American heist film written by Larry Gelbart, directed by Don Siegel and based on the novel "Touch the Lion's Paw" (1975) by Derek Lambert. Rough Cut (1980) Directed by: Don Siegel Starring: Burt Reynolds, Lesley-Anne Down, David Niven, Timothy West, Patrick Magee, Al Matthews, Susan Littler, Joss Ackland Screenplay by: Larry Gelbart Production Design by: Ted Haworth Cinematography by: Freddie Young Film Editing by: Michael J. Duthie, Douglas Stewart Costume Design by: Anthony Mendleson Set Decoration by: Peter James Art Direction by: Tim Hutchinson Music by: Nelson Riddle Distributed by: Paramount Pictures Release Date: June 19, 1980