Top 10 Crime Films About Petty Theft

Description: Alec Guinness stars as a meek bank clerk who masterminds a heist to steal gold bullion, only to find that the plan spirals into a series of comedic mishaps involving petty theft.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay, and its plot inspired the 1988 film "A Fish Called Wanda."

Description: A group of eccentric criminals rent a room from an unsuspecting old lady to plan a heist, but their plan goes awry due to their own incompetence and the lady's unexpected cunning.

Fact: The film was remade in 2004 with Tom Hanks, but the original is renowned for its dark British humour.

Description: A British comedy about a gang of thieves who decide to rob other thieves, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and petty thefts. It's a light-hearted look at the criminal underworld.

Fact: The film was one of the first to feature the term "copper" for police officers, which became widely popular in British slang.

Description: A wealthy businessman orchestrates an art theft for the thrill, showcasing the allure of petty crime among the elite. The film's charm lies in its cat-and-mouse game between the thief and the insurance investigator.

Fact: The film was remade in 1999 with Pierce Brosnan, but the original is celebrated for its stylish direction by Norman Jewison.

Description: While not strictly about petty theft, this film features a heist involving gold bullion and a memorable getaway involving Mini Coopers. It's a classic caper with a touch of British charm.

Fact: The iconic car chase through Turin was filmed using 26 Mini Coopers, and the film's theme song became a hit.

Description: Based on the true story of the 1971 Baker Street robbery, this film showcases a group of small-time crooks who pull off a major heist, only to find themselves in over their heads.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life unsolved crime, and the details of the actual robbery are still classified by the British government.

Description: This Guy Ritchie classic dives into the underworld of London, where a diamond heist sets off a chain of events involving a motley crew of characters, from boxers to bookies. It's the perfect blend of petty theft and high stakes.

Fact: Brad Pitt learned to speak in an Irish accent for his role, and the film's non-linear storytelling was inspired by Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction."

Description: A bartender finds himself in the middle of a robbery gone wrong, involving a small-time crook and a lost dog. It's a gritty tale of how petty theft can lead to much larger consequences.

Fact: The film is based on a short story by Dennis Lehane, who also wrote the screenplay, and it was Tom Hardy's first time playing a lead role in a film set in the United States.

Description: Sofia Coppola's film about a group of fame-obsessed teens who rob celebrity homes in Los Angeles. While not traditional petty theft, it captures the allure and consequences of such crimes.

Fact: The film is based on real events, and some of the stolen items were returned to their owners after the film's release.

Description: Robert De Niro plays a master thief who agrees to one last job, which involves stealing a priceless scepter. While the stakes are high, the film captures the essence of petty theft in its planning stages.

Fact: This was Marlon Brando's final film role, and it was also the first time De Niro and Brando shared the screen.