The Anderson Tapes
1971, English. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
The Crime of the Century!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 193 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Anderson Tapes
The Anderson Tapes is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sidney LumetDirector
- 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
- Paul BenjaminJimmy
- Anthony HollandPsychologist
Details
- Released
- 17 June 1971
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Pierson
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $5M
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What The Anderson Tapes is based on
The Anderson Tapes is based on The Anderson Tapes, a 1970 novel by Lawrence Sanders, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Novel · 1970
The Anderson Tapes
By Lawrence Sanders
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
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The Anderson Tapes: quick answers
Is The Anderson Tapes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 193 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Anderson Tapes?
The Anderson Tapes runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Anderson Tapes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Anderson Tapes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Anderson Tapes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Anderson Tapes is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Anderson Tapes on?
The Anderson Tapes is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Anderson Tapes?
If you liked The Anderson Tapes, try The Getaway, A Walk Among the Tombstones, Payback.
Who directed The Anderson Tapes?
The Anderson Tapes (1971) was directed by Sidney Lumet and stars Sean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Martin Balsam.
What is The Anderson Tapes based on?
The Anderson Tapes is based on The Anderson Tapes, a 1970 novel by Lawrence Sanders, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.