Top 10 Action Films About Art

Description: The original film, starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, involves a millionaire who steals a painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the thrill of it, leading to a sophisticated game of cat and mouse.

Fact: The film was notable for its use of split-screen techniques, which were innovative for the time, enhancing the visual storytelling.

Description: Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in this film where an insurance agent and an art thief team up to steal a priceless Chinese mask. The film is known for its elaborate heist scenes and the chemistry between the leads.

Fact: The film was shot in several exotic locations including Scotland, Malaysia, and New York. The famous scene where Zeta-Jones does the 'laser dance' was inspired by the original "Mission: Impossible" film.

Description: This film is a stylish heist thriller where Pierce Brosnan plays a billionaire who steals a priceless Monet from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, only to find himself in a cat-and-mouse game with an insurance investigator, played by Rene Russo.

Fact: The film features a famous chess scene where the characters play without a board, using only their minds. Also, the painting stolen in the movie, "San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk" by Monet, was recreated for the film.

Description: Wesley Snipes plays an operative who uses his knowledge of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" to navigate a complex web of international intrigue, where art and espionage collide.

Fact: The film's title is a direct reference to Sun Tzu's ancient military treatise, which is used as a metaphor for the protagonist's tactics.

Description: While not solely about art, this heist film includes the theft of gold bars, which are cleverly disguised as art pieces, adding an artistic twist to the action-packed plot.

Fact: The film features a famous Mini Cooper chase scene through the streets of Los Angeles, which has become iconic in action cinema.

Description: While more of a mystery thriller, this film involves solving an art-related puzzle that leads to uncovering a centuries-old secret, blending action with art history.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations including the Louvre Museum, where many of the art-related scenes take place. It sparked a renewed interest in art history and symbolism.

Description: This film revolves around a group of thieves who plan to steal a priceless book from a museum. It's a mix of comedy, action, and art theft, showcasing the cleverness required to pull off such a heist.

Fact: The film features a real-life art thief, Myles Connor, who plays himself in a cameo. The plot was inspired by actual art thefts.

Description: Based on true events, this film follows a group of art historians and museum curators who go on a mission to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves during World War II, blending historical drama with action sequences.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History." The real-life Monuments Men were instrumental in saving over 5 million cultural items.

Description: John Travolta stars as a former art forger who must replicate a famous painting to save his son from a life sentence. The film combines family drama with the tension of art forgery and theft.

Fact: The film was shot in Boston, and Travolta's character uses real-life techniques of art forgery to create the painting.

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. Art and action intertwine as the heist unfolds.

Fact: This was Marlon Brando's final film role. Also, the film's heist scene was meticulously planned to show the complexity of stealing from a heavily secured location.