Cool Money (2005)

In the pulsating heart of 1972 New York City, Bobby Comfort, a wily escapee from Rochester’s high walls of imprisonment, embarks on a thrilling journey of audacity and cunning. After plea-bargaining his way out of extended incarceration, he returns home to his devoted wife Peggy and their daughter Stephanie, only to be lured back into the tantalizing world of crime by the enigmatic Sammy Nalo. Tempted by the promise of a 'niche' in the world of theft, Comfort is drawn into a sensational act of larceny, targeting the barely-protected riches of New York's luxurious hotels. The plot thickens on the frosty morning of January 2, as Comfort, Nalo, and Nick Sacco meticulously orchestrate a daring heist at the prestigious Hotel Pierre. Disguised under the facade of faux beards, they infiltrate the hotel, transforming the grand lobby into a theatre of deception. Comfort, the mastermind, makes the chaos look normal, while their real operation unfolds in the shadows - systematically emptying the safe deposit boxes of their wealthy contents. The loot piles up, with a staggering sum of $700,000 cash discovered in just one box; a jackpot that fuels their audacious ambitions. As the heist progresses, the line between allies and adversaries blurs. Sammy Nalo, nicknamed 'The Arab', surreptitiously pockets some invaluable diamonds, underscoring the age-old adage - there is no honor among thieves. Meanwhile, Comfort’s charm and quick wit keep the operation afloat, even as his accomplices' violent blunders threaten to upend their carefully laid plans. However, danger lurks close to home. Phil Parris, Comfort's own in-law, besotted with Peggy and recently demoted from detective to uniformed cop, becomes the catalyst that rouses the sleeping authorities. As the police initiate a task force, the high stakes game of cat and mouse begins. Will the gentleman thief's cunning be enough to outwit the law, or will his life of 'Cool Money' come crashing down? The answers lie in this thrilling tale of deception, greed, and the relentless pursuit of the American dream.

Cool Money is a drama movie featuring James Marsters and directed by Gary Burns.

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