The Great American Heist: Stream a reenactment of the infamous 1978 Lufthansa Robbery on Fox Nation
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The new, three-part Fox Nation series, “The Great American Heist,” takes an inside look at one of the largest robberies in U.S. history --- and it’s guaranteed to steal your attention.
The headline-dominating heist was reportedly spearheaded by Burke, who inspired Robert De Niro's character Jimmy "The Gent" Conway in the 1990 film; considered the mastermind behind the robbery, Burke left a trail of blood with murders that followed. He also left a trail of murderers.
Tommy DeSimone, who inspired Joe Pesci's character, Tommy DeVito, was claimed to be one of Burke’s hitmen in the Lufthansa robbery. Known for his bad temper, DeSimone was nicknamed "Two-Gun Tommy," as he always carried two weapons on him and was allegedly quick to shoot.
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