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They Came to Rob Las Vegas (1968): Cast & Plot

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They Came to Rob Las Vegas is a 1968 crime drama directed by Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi, starring Lee J. Cobb as Steve Skorsky, Jean Servais and Gary Lockwood. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes.

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They Came to Rob Las Vegas (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 4m (124 min)
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is They Came to Rob Las Vegas About?

The premise of They Came to Rob Las Vegas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The crew stages an audacious armored‑car robbery on the stretch between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, striking at the heart of the city’s notorious gambling world. As the diverse members of the daring gang pursue their own ambitions, tensions erupt and their plan unravels, leading to disastrous repercussions.

They Came to Rob Las Vegas Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • heist
  • based on novel
  • police
  • policeman
  • violence
  • plot
  • smuggler
  • caper crime
  • las vegas nevada
  • car
  • group
  • male bonding
+11 more
  • male male relationship
  • older male young female relationship
  • bare chested male
  • male female relationship
  • male camaraderie
  • blackjack dealer
  • computer
  • romantic rivalry
  • armored car
  • caper
  • armored car robbery
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Cast & crew

They Came to Rob Las Vegas Cast & Characters

Lee J. Cobb leads the cast as Steve Skorsky, with Jean Servais as Gino and Gary Lockwood as Tony Ferris. Directed by Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi

More films directed by Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi: Scent of a Crime, A Dog Called… Vengeance, Summertime Killer and That Man in Istanbul.

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Plot

They Came to Rob Las Vegas Plot Summary

What happens in They Came to Rob Las Vegas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Steve Skorsky [Lee J. Cobb] has built a formidable reputation in security transport for financial institutions. His armored trucks are widely regarded as impregnable, guarded by trained personnel and state-of-the-art, computer-controlled routing that keeps gold and valuables moving with clockwork precision. The level of protection makes past raids almost unimaginable, a shield that seems to render any heist hopeless—until a bold, Las Vegas-targeted plan arises and changes the game. They came to rob Las Vegas.

Full summary

The whole story of They Came to Rob Las Vegas, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know They Came to Rob Las Vegas?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which city is the target of the film's ambitious heist?

Details

They Came to Rob Las Vegas Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Our Man in Las Vegas” and “Asalto a Las Vegas”.

Also known as
  • Our Man in Las Vegas
  • Asalto a Las Vegas
  • O Ouro Maldito de Las Vegas
  • Tough Guys from Las Vegas
  • Les Hommes de Las Vegas
  • Os Homens de Las Vegas
  • An einem Freitag in Las Vegas
  • De woestijnratten van Las Vegas
  • Radiografia di un colpo d'oro
  • 八大枭雄劫赌城

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FAQ

They Came to Rob Las Vegas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of They Came to Rob Las Vegas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is They Came to Rob Las Vegas?

They Came to Rob Las Vegas runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

When was They Came to Rob Las Vegas released?

They Came to Rob Las Vegas was released on February 7, 1968.

Who directed They Came to Rob Las Vegas?

They Came to Rob Las Vegas was directed by Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi.

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Who is in the cast of They Came to Rob Las Vegas?

They Came to Rob Las Vegas stars Lee J. Cobb as Steve Skorsky, Jean Servais as Gino and Gary Lockwood as Tony Ferris, among 15 credited actors.

Does They Came to Rob Las Vegas have a post-credit scene?

No. They Came to Rob Las Vegas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is They Came to Rob Las Vegas in?

The original language of They Came to Rob Las Vegas is Spanish.

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