Top 10 Action Films About Jewels

Description: A sequel to "Romancing the Stone," this film follows the adventures of Joan Wilder and Jack Colton as they seek a legendary jewel in the Middle East, leading to a clash with a ruthless dictator.

Fact: The film was shot in Morocco, and the title refers to a fictional jewel, not a real one. The movie features a memorable scene where Kathleen Turner's character parachutes from a plane.

Description: Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in this cat-and-mouse game where an insurance investigator teams up with a master thief to steal a priceless Rembrandt painting, but the real prize is a set of ancient Chinese masks.

Fact: The film's famous laser grid scene was inspired by the James Bond film "A View to a Kill." The movie was shot in locations across the UK, Malaysia, and Scotland.

Description: A remake of the 1968 film, this version stars Pierce Brosnan as a billionaire who orchestrates an art heist for the thrill, with Rene Russo as the insurance investigator who becomes romantically involved with him.

Fact: The film's iconic chess scene was actually played out by the actors, with Brosnan and Russo learning to play chess for the role. The painting stolen in the film, "San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk" by Monet, was recreated for the film.

Description: Based on the 1971 Baker Street robbery in London, this film involves a group of thieves tunneling into a bank vault to steal millions in cash and jewels, uncovering a web of political intrigue.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events, though many details were changed for dramatic purposes. The actual robbery remains one of the most famous unsolved crimes in British history.

Description: In this Guy Ritchie classic, a diamond heist goes awry, leading to a chaotic chain of events involving various underworld characters. The film's fast-paced narrative and interwoven plots make it a standout in the action genre.

Fact: Brad Pitt's character, Mickey, speaks in an unintelligible Irish accent, which was actually improvised by Pitt himself. The film was shot in just 29 days.

Description: This modern classic features a team of expert criminals who plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. While not exclusively about jewels, the film includes a significant subplot involving a valuable necklace.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence, which is unusual for Hollywood productions. The Bellagio, The Mirage, and The MGM Grand were all used as filming locations.

Description: This film features a classic heist where a team of thieves plans to steal gold bullion from a heavily guarded palazzo in Venice. The twist? They use Mini Coopers to navigate the city's narrow streets, making it a stylish and thrilling watch.

Fact: The film's title is a nod to the 1969 British film of the same name, but the plot is entirely different. The iconic Mini Cooper chase scene was filmed in real-time through the streets of Venice.

Description: Steve Martin stars as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau in this remake of the classic comedy series. The plot revolves around the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond, leading to a series of comedic mishaps.

Fact: The film uses CGI for the Pink Panther character, which was originally an animated cartoon. The diamond in the film is not the same as the one in the original series, but a new one created for the story.

Description: Robert De Niro and Edward Norton star in this tale of a master thief who comes out of retirement for one last job: stealing a priceless scepter from the Montreal Customs House.

Fact: This was Marlon Brando's final film role. The film was shot in Montreal, with many scenes filmed in the actual Customs House.

Description: Gene Hackman plays a seasoned thief who plans one last heist to steal a shipment of gold from an airport, but his plans are complicated by a double-cross.

Fact: The film was shot in Montreal, and the airport scenes were filmed at the actual Montreal-Mirabel International Airport.