The opening of the hit Fox film, The Hot Rock, opened in the Chicago area on Friday, April 14, 1972, at eight area theatres. An ad indicated: "Exclusively a these 20th Century-Fox Flagship theatres. The very funny story of 4 incredible goofs who try to steal the world's hottest diamond not once--but 4 times! Do they get away with it? Don't miss the first fun film of the year!"
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