Smash and Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers

Jul 2, 2013

1h 30m

★ 5.6

Overview

The Pink Panthers have stolen over £270m in diamonds in more than 241 robberies in cities from Paris to Tokyo. The film explores the rise of the group during the 1990s Balkan conflict when economic sanctions imposed on Serbia fueled illegal activities. The criminals reveal an underworld driven by fast wealth and paranoia, while the detectives and inspectors, who are working with Interpol, are on a mission to stop their crime spree with growing success.

Genres

Documentary

Crime

Thriller

History

Production Companies

Thought Engine Media Group

Roast Beef Productions

Sherbet

Sabotage Films

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Cast

Mike

Tomislav Tom Benzon

Novak

Rob Kennedy

Himself

Awad Mustafa

Lela

Jasmin Topalusic

Mr. Green

Daniel Vivian

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Smash and Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers

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