---
title: "Lassiter"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lassiter-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 56821
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Lassiter (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lassiter-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lassiter is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action. Produced and broadcast by Orange Sky Golden Harvest. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A handsome jewel thief faces prison unless he steals millions from a heavily guarded embassy."

### Why Watch
- features a high stakes jewel heist
- involves a dangerous embassy break in

### Caveats & Content Note
- the protagonist is forced into a high risk mission
- involves dangerous criminals and law enforcement
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains crime and thriller elements suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, thriller, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/lassiter-1984#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Roger Young
- **Networks / Studios**: Orange Sky Golden Harvest

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tom Selleck** as *Nick Lassiter*
- **Jane Seymour** as *Sara Wells*
- **Lauren Hutton** as *Kari Von Fursten*
- **Bob Hoskins** as *Inspector John Becker*
- **Joe Regalbuto** as *Peter Breeze*
- **Ed Lauter** as *Smoke*
- **Warren Clarke** as *Max Hofer*
- **David Warbeck** as *Muller*
- **Christopher Malcolm** as *Quaid*
- **Edward Peel** as *Allyce*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Lassiter released?
Lassiter was released in the United States on 02/17/1984.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
The film is classified as crime, drama, thriller, and action.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What is the central plot of the film?
A jewel thief avoids prison by agreeing to steal millions in gems from the German Embassy.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating for Lassiter?
The film carries an R rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lassiter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/56821)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*