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The Anderson Tapes

Seen it?

1971 | 99 min | Crime, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Gone Baby Gone or Donnie Brasco, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1971: an older pace and style.

Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't know is that his every move is being recorded on audio and video, although he is not the subject of any surveillance.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $5 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 53K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sidney Lumet

  • Sean ConneryDuke Anderson
  • Dyan CannonIngrid
  • Martin BalsamHaskins
  • Ralph MeekerPolice Captain 'Iron Balls' Delaney
  • Alan KingPat Angelo
  • Christopher WalkenThe Kid
  • Val AveryParelli aka Socks
  • Dick Anthony WilliamsSpencer
  • Garrett MorrisOfficer Everson
  • Stan GottliebPop