Top 10 Action Films About Art

Description: The original film where Steve McQueen plays a suave art thief who steals a painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It's a classic that set the stage for art heist films.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use split-screen techniques extensively, which added to its dynamic visual style.

Description: Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in this thrilling tale of an insurance investigator and an art thief who plan a heist involving a priceless Chinese mask. The film combines art theft with high-tech gadgetry and global intrigue.

Fact: The film's climax involves a daring heist at Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, which was the tallest building in the world at the time of filming.

Description: A sophisticated cat-and-mouse game where a billionaire art thief (Pierce Brosnan) matches wits with an insurance investigator (Rene Russo) over a stolen Monet painting. This film is a perfect blend of art and action, showcasing the allure of art theft.

Fact: The film features a real-life painting by Monet, "San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk," which was loaned by the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for the film.

Description: While primarily known for its car chases, this film also involves a heist where gold bullion is disguised as art. It's a thrilling mix of action, comedy, and art-related crime.

Fact: The film's iconic Mini Cooper chase scenes were inspired by the original 1969 film of the same name.

Description: A master art thief (Kurt Russell) is forced to pull off one last heist to save his brother from a ruthless crime boss. The film explores the world of art forgery and the underground art market.

Fact: The film was shot in Philadelphia, using real locations to enhance the authenticity of the art theft scenes.

Description: Based on true events, this film follows a group of art experts and soldiers on a mission to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves during WWII. It's a unique blend of historical drama and action.

Fact: The film features real-life art pieces, including works by Van Gogh and Vermeer, which were recreated for the movie.

Description: While not strictly an action film, this Wes Anderson masterpiece involves a stolen painting, a chase, and plenty of action-packed sequences. It's a whimsical take on art theft and adventure.

Fact: The film includes a painting by the fictional artist Johannes Van Hoytl, which was created by Ralph Fiennes' character.

Description: John Travolta stars as a master art forger who must complete one final job to save his son from a life sentence. The film delves into the world of art forgery and the ethical dilemmas it presents.

Fact: The film includes a scene where Travolta's character forges a painting by Monet, which was actually created by a real-life forger for the movie.

Description: Robert De Niro and Edward Norton team up for one last heist to steal a priceless French scepter from the Montreal Customs House. The film delves into the meticulous planning and execution of art theft.

Fact: The scepter in the film is a replica of the French royal scepter, which was created specifically for the movie.

Description: An Interpol agent (Dwayne Johnson) teams up with the world's greatest art thief (Ryan Reynolds) to catch another notorious criminal (Gal Gadot). The film is filled with action, humor, and art-related capers.

Fact: The film features a fictional artifact called "Cleopatra's Egg," which is central to the plot.