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Ocean's 11 (1960): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Ocean's 11 is a 1960 comedy thriller directed by Lewis Milestone, starring Frank Sinatra, Akim Tamiroff and Cesar Romero. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic.

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Ocean's 11 (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Director
Lewis Milestone
Genres
Thriller , Comedy , Crime , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ocean's 11 About?

The premise of Ocean's 11 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Danny Ocean, a charismatic thief, plans an elaborate and risky scheme: to rob three Las Vegas casinos owned by ruthless casino owner Terry Benedict. To achieve this seemingly impossible feat, he gathers a skilled team of specialists, each with unique talents. As they meticulously plan and execute their audacious heist, they face unexpected challenges and must rely on their wits and teamwork to overcome them. The success of the operation hangs in the balance, promising either a fortune or utter failure.

Ocean's 11 Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • masseuse
  • telephone booth
  • female sexual predator
  • female jealousy
  • romantic rivalry
  • homosexual subtext
  • manipulative female
  • manipulative mother
  • taming of the shrew
  • male male relationship
  • neo noir
  • caper crime
+38 more
  • based on story
  • military veterans
  • beverly hills california
  • hair salon
  • end credits roll call
  • bare chested man
  • all star cast
  • ensemble cast
  • remade
  • sinatra and martin
  • martin and maclaine
  • davis jr. and lawford
  • sinatra and davis jr.
  • sinatra and lawford
  • sinatra and maclaine
  • sinatra and conte
  • martin and dickinson
  • sinatra and dickinson
  • friend
  • nevada
  • united states of america
  • las vegas casino
  • new years eve
  • group
  • world war ii veteran
  • casino
  • money
  • heist
  • new year's eve
  • heart attack
  • robbery
  • desert inn hotel
  • bowling alley
  • inside joke
  • reference to donald o'connor
  • electrician
  • ex convict
  • cameo appearance
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Cast & crew

Ocean's 11 Cast

Frank Sinatra leads the cast, with Akim Tamiroff and Cesar Romero. Directed by Lewis Milestone; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lewis Milestone

More films directed by Lewis Milestone, best-rated first: All Quiet on the Western Front, Of Mice and Men, The Front Page and Mutiny on the Bounty.

Full filmography
Ratings

Ocean's 11 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ocean's 11 57 on Metacritic.

Plot

Ocean's 11 Plot Summary

What happens in Ocean's 11 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A group of World War II veterans from the 82nd Airborne Division finds themselves embroiled in a daring scheme concocted by the charismatic Danny Ocean and his trusted ally Jimmy Foster. Their audacious plan? To execute a meticulously orchestrated robbery targeting not one but five prominent Las Vegas casinos—the Sahara, Riviera, Desert Inn, Sands, and The Flamingo—during the electrifying atmosphere of New Year’s Eve.

Full summary

The whole story of Ocean's 11, scene by scene

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Videos

Ocean's 11 Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Ocean's 11 - 1960
  • Trailer Ocean's 11 (1960) trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Ocean's 11?

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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Who is the main character orchestrating the heist?

Cars

Cars in Ocean's 11

21 cars on screen, including the 1960 International Harvester VCOF-200 and the 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham.

All 21 cars
  • 1960 International Harvester VCOF-200 in Ocean's 11 1960 International Harvester VCOF-200 Main role
  • 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham in Ocean's 11 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Important role
  • 1960 Ford Fairlane in Ocean's 11 1960 Ford Fairlane Important role
  • 1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in Ocean's 11 1956 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role
Details

Ocean's 11 Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “Бeлaя гopячкa” and “Ryzykowna gra”.

Also known as
  • Бeлaя гopячкa
  • Ryzykowna gra
  • 11 a la medianoche
  • Одинадцять друзів Оушена
  • La cuadrilla de los once
  • Frankie und seine Spießgesellen
  • A dicső tizenegy
  • L'Inconnu de Las Vegas
  • 11 друзей Оушена
  • Os Onze de Oceano
  • Colpo grosso
  • オーシャンと十一人の仲間
+16 more
  • Η συμμορία των 11
  • Dannyho jedenáctka
  • Onze Homens e Um Segredo
  • 오션스 일레븐
  • Cei unsprezece ai lui Ocean
  • Soyguncular
  • Elleve i Las Vegas
  • Бандата на Оушън
  • Storslam i Las Vegas
  • 十一罗汉
  • یازده یار اوشن
  • Одинадцятка Оушена
  • Dannyho jedenástka, ოუშენის 11 მეგობარი
  • Oceanovih jedanaest
  • La quadrilla dels onze
  • 十一羅漢

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FAQ

Ocean's 11 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ocean's 11, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ocean's 11?

Ocean's 11 runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Ocean's 11 released?

Ocean's 11 was released on August 4, 1960.

Who directed Ocean's 11?

Ocean's 11 was directed by Lewis Milestone.

More films by Lewis Milestone

Who is in the cast of Ocean's 11?

Ocean's 11 stars Frank Sinatra, Akim Tamiroff and Cesar Romero, among 10 credited actors.

How is Ocean's 11 rated?

Ocean's 11 has 57 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Ocean's 11 have a post-credit scene?

No. Ocean's 11 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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