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Murph the Surf (1975)

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.

  • Crime
  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Don StroudDon StroudJack Murphy
  • Photo of Robert ConradRobert ConradAllan Kuhn
  • Photo of Donna MillsDonna MillsGinny Eaton
  • Photo of Robyn MillanRobyn MillanSharon Kagel
  • Photo of Luther AdlerLuther AdlerMax 'The Eye'
  • Photo of Paul StewartPaul StewartAvery
  • Photo of Morgan PaullMorgan PaullArnie Holcomb
  • Photo of Ben FrankBen FrankHopper Magee
  • Photo of Burt YoungBurt YoungSgt. Bernasconi
  • Photo of Pepper MartinPepper MartinSgt. Terwilliger

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