Grand Slam (1967): Cast & Plot
Grand Slam is a 1967 crime film directed by Giuliano Montaldo, starring Edward G. Robinson as Prof. James Anders, Adolfo Celi and George Rigaud. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Giuliano Montaldo
- Genre
- Crime
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jolly Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Grand Slam About?
The premise of Grand Slam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Professor James Anders, a mild‑mannered American teacher stationed in Rio, is bored after years of lecturing and decides to orchestrate the crime of his life. He assembles four international experts—a safe‑cracking specialist, a master thief, a mechanical genius and a playboy—to execute a daring diamond heist during the Rio Carnival.
Grand Slam Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- brazil
- international gang
- diamond theft
- heist
- rio de janeiro brazil
- eurospy
- carnival
- rio carnival
- diamond company
- rome italy
- double cross
- cult film
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- bare chested male
- gang
- criminal
- caper crime
- spy
- espionage
- heist crime
- france
- shot to death
- boat
- car chase
- betrayal
- exploding car
- explosion
- car falling off a cliff
- 1960s
- diamond heist
- diamond
- killing
- vault
- secretary
- safecracker
- recruiting
- purse
- police
- planning
- new york city
- nazi sergeant
- motorcycle
- master thief
- key
- jewelry heist
- jewel heist
- italy
- hatred
- gigolo
- getaway car
- fishing port
Grand Slam Cast & Characters
Edward G. Robinson leads the cast as Prof. James Anders, with Adolfo Celi as Mark Milford and George Rigaud as Gregg Hutchinson. Directed by Giuliano Montaldo; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giuliano Montaldo
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Edward G. Robinson as Prof. James Anders -
Adolfo Celi as Mark Milford - George Rigaud as Gregg Hutchinson
- Riccardo Cucciolla as Agostino Rossi
Also Starring in Grand Slam
· 10 more- Robert Hoffmann Jean-Paul Audry
- Janet Leigh Mary Ann
- Klaus Kinski Erich Weiss
- Aldo Bonamano Mary Ann's Boss
- Jussara Setuaka
- Fulvio Mingozzi Milford's Thug (uncredited)
- Valentino Macchi
- Miguel del Castillo Manager
- Luciana Angiolillo
- Anny Degli Uberti
More from Giuliano Montaldo
More films directed by Giuliano Montaldo: The Entrepreneur, The Demons of St. Petersburg, Time to Kill and The Gold Rimmed Glasses.
Grand Slam Plot Summary
What happens in Grand Slam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rio de Janeiro, during the city’s vibrant Carnival, becomes the backdrop for a plan that relies on brains, timing, and nerve. Professor James Anders, Edward G. Robinson, a seemingly mild-mannered American teacher working abroad, grows tired of the classroom and decides to retire from teaching with a mission of a different sort. Rather than settle into quiet days, he sets out to assemble a crack team to pull off a diamond heist that would take place right at the heart of the celebrations.
Full summary
The whole story of Grand Slam, scene by scene
Grand Slam Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Grand Slam.
How Well Do You Know Grand Slam?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays Professor James Anders, the mastermind behind the diamond heist?
Grand Slam Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Top Job – Diamantenraub in Rio” and “Le Carnaval des truands”.
- Also known as
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- Top Job – Diamantenraub in Rio
- Le Carnaval des truands
- Bet kokia kaina
- Storslam 70
- Top Job
- Diamantes a gogó
- 智多星巧破钻石库
- Любой ценой
- A Qualquer Preço
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Grand Slam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Grand Slam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Grand Slam?
Grand Slam runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Grand Slam released?
Grand Slam was released on September 28, 1967.
Who directed Grand Slam?
Grand Slam was directed by Giuliano Montaldo.
More films by Giuliano Montaldo Who is in the cast of Grand Slam?
Grand Slam stars Edward G. Robinson as Prof. James Anders, Adolfo Celi as Mark Milford and George Rigaud as Gregg Hutchinson, among 14 credited actors.
Does Grand Slam have a post-credit scene?
No. Grand Slam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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