Joe Moore (played by Gene Hackman) is a protagonist in Heist.
Professional thief ring leader who plans to retire after a jewelry store robbery leaves his face on camera. He orchestrates a complex airplane gold heist, outsmarts his fence Mickey Bergman and nephew Jimmy Silk, and successfully secures the gold by disguising it as freight rods. Mickey Bergman (played by Danny DeVito) is a protagonist in Heist.
Garment business fence who controls the crew's finances. He withholds payment for the jewelry heist to force the next airplane robbery, insists his nephew Jimmy joins the team, and ultimately gets killed by Joe when his plan to steal the gold fails. Jimmy Silk (played by Sam Rockwell) appears in Heist.
Mickey Bergman's nephew and rookie crew member. He shows interest in Fran, draws a gun during a police encounter, and eventually betrays the team to steal the gold and Fran, only to discover the hidden compartments are filled with metal washers.
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Characters
Joe Moore
(played by Gene Hackman) — protagonist
Professional thief ring leader who plans to retire after a jewelry store robbery leaves his face on camera. He orchestrates a complex airplane gold heist, outsmarts his fence Mickey Bergman and nephew...
Mickey Bergman
(played by Danny DeVito) — protagonist
Garment business fence who controls the crew's finances. He withholds payment for the jewelry heist to force the next airplane robbery, insists his nephew Jimmy joins the team, and ultimately gets kil...
Jimmy Silk
(played by Sam Rockwell) — supporting
Mickey Bergman's nephew and rookie crew member. He shows interest in Fran, draws a gun during a police encounter, and eventually betrays the team to steal the gold and Fran, only to discover the hidde...
Key Relationships
Mickey Bergman → Jimmy Silk
(Family Uncle)
Joe Moore → Jimmy Silk
(Alliance Reluctant Teammate)
Joe Moore → Mickey Bergman
(Professional Fence)
Story Analysis
A master thief's retirement is derailed by a greedy fence, leading to a complex heist, betrayal, and a final clever escape.
