The Anderson Tapes

The Crime of the Century!

1971 • 99 min • Crime · Thriller · Action

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

184 reviews

61 Audience · 184 · 100%

An ex-con fresh out of prison plans an elaborate heist to rob an entire luxury apartment building in New York City. Unbeknownst to him, surveillance equipment is recording his every move, though he isn't the primary target. This crime thriller explores themes of planning, execution, and unexpected monitoring.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Characters smoke and drink frequently
Some suggestive dialogue and partial nudity
Mild violence related to the heist

What it models well

Careful planning and execution
Consequences of criminal actions
The role of technology in surveillance

Talk about it after

The ethics of surveillance and privacy
How the characters' choices lead to their outcomes
What makes a heist thrilling or risky
The social context of crime in the 1970s

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Anderson Tapes. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.