Action Films Set in Galleries: A Thrilling Art Experience

Description: The original film where Steve McQueen plays a suave art thief who steals a painting from a museum, setting off a thrilling chase through galleries and high society.

Fact: The film was remade in 1999, and the original features a famous scene where McQueen and Faye Dunaway play a game of chess with real people as pieces.

Description: Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in this film where an insurance agent tries to catch an art thief, with the action culminating in a heist at the Petronas Towers, but it starts in a gallery setting.

Fact: The film was one of the first to be allowed to film inside the Petronas Towers, and the famous laser scene was inspired by a similar scene in "Mission: Impossible."

Description: A sophisticated art heist thriller where Pierce Brosnan's character, Thomas Crown, steals a priceless painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, leading to a cat-and-mouse game with an insurance investigator.

Fact: The film features a memorable chess game scene, and the painting stolen in the movie, "San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk" by Monet, was recreated for the film.

Description: While primarily about a bank heist, the film involves stealing compromising photos from a safety deposit box, which leads to a gallery-like setting where the photos are displayed.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life Baker Street robbery in London, and the photos stolen were rumored to involve members of the British royal family.

Description: While the heist involves gold, the film's opening sequence features a gallery setting where the characters plan their elaborate heist.

Fact: The film's famous Mini Cooper chase scenes were inspired by the original 1969 film, but the gallery setting adds a unique twist.

Description: Steve Martin stars as Inspector Clouseau, who investigates the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond, which leads him through various art galleries and high-society events.

Fact: This film is a remake of the 1963 original, and the diamond is named after the cartoon character, which was created for the original film's opening credits.

Description: A group of art thieves plan to steal a priceless painting from a gallery, leading to a series of twists and turns. The film showcases the art world's underbelly with humor and suspense.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Canada, including Toronto, which doubled for Philadelphia.

Description: While not a traditional action film, this movie involves a group of art experts and soldiers racing against time to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves, often set in galleries and museums.

Fact: The film is based on a true story, and George Clooney, who also directed, stars in the film alongside a star-studded cast.

Description: Although not strictly an action film, this Wes Anderson masterpiece involves art theft, chases, and a gallery-like setting within the hotel, making it a fitting addition.

Fact: The film features a painting by Johannes van Hoytl, which is central to the plot, and the hotel itself is designed like a living art gallery.

Description: Robert De Niro and Edward Norton team up for one last heist, targeting a valuable scepter in a Montreal customs house, which is essentially a gallery of historical artifacts.

Fact: This was Marlon Brando's final film role, and the film features a detailed plan to steal the scepter, showcasing the intricacies of art theft.