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The Big Heist

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Based on the 1986 book "The Heist: How a Gang Stole $8,000,000 at Kennedy Airport and Lived to Regret It", by Ernest Volkman and John Cummings, this TV movie tells the story about the 1978 Lufthansa Heist at JFK Airport in New York - the…

DirectorRobert Markowitz
WritersJere Cunningham·John Cummings
ProducersGary Hoffman·John Morayniss

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

The Big Heist isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Robert Markowitz

DSDonald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Jimmy Burke
JHJohn Heard
John Heard
Richard Woods
JHJamie Harris
Jamie Harris
Frankie Burke
JKJanet Kidder
Janet Kidder
Maria
NSNick Sandow
Nick Sandow
Henry Hill
SCSam Coppola
Sam Coppola
Paul Castellano
MMMichael P. Moran
Michael P. Moran
Louis the Whale
JPJoe Pingue
Joe Pingue
Marty Krugman
BR
Bo Rucker
Stax Edwards
RSRocco Sisto
Rocco Sisto
Tommy DeSimone
RM
Robert Morelli
Angelo Sepe
JMJoe Maruzzo
Joe Maruzzo
Paolo Falcone

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The Big Heist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Big Heist?

The Big Heist isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Big Heist on Netflix?

No, The Big Heist is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Big Heist on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Big Heist isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Big Heist for free?

The Big Heist isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.