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Murph the Surf

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1975-06-11

Runtime: 101 mins

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky

Spoken language: English, Français

Genres: Crime, Comedy, Drama

Original title: Murph the Surf

Production Companies: American International Pictures

Production Countries: United States of America

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