Top 10 Heist Films with Safes

Description: Based on the real-life 1963 train robbery, this film features a meticulously planned heist where the safe is key to the operation. The film's historical accuracy and the tension of the heist make it a classic.

Fact: The film was directed by Michael Crichton, who also wrote the novel on which it was based, and it was one of the first films to use computer-generated imagery for its title sequence.

Description: While not strictly a heist film, it features a bank robbery where the crew uses a safe to stash their loot. The film's mix of action, surfing, and crime makes it a unique entry in the genre.

Fact: Keanu Reeves did most of his own surfing for the film, and Patrick Swayze was a real-life surfer.

Description: Michael Mann's epic crime drama includes a tense bank robbery scene where the crew uses a safe to stash their loot. The film's meticulous attention to detail in planning and executing the heist makes it a standout.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events involving a criminal mastermind, and the famous coffee shop scene was improvised by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

Description: Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in this film where an insurance investigator teams up with a master thief to steal a priceless artifact from a safe. The film's focus on the art of deception and safe-cracking is captivating.

Fact: The film was shot in multiple locations, including Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Towers, which was a challenge due to the height and security.

Description: A sophisticated heist film where Pierce Brosnan's character, Thomas Crown, orchestrates an art theft from a museum safe. The film's allure lies in its stylish execution and the cat-and-mouse game between Crown and the insurance investigator.

Fact: The original 1968 film was remade with a modern twist, and the famous chess scene was inspired by the original.

Description: Based on the true story of the 1971 Baker Street robbery, this film follows a group of thieves who tunnel into a bank vault to crack the safe. The film's gritty realism and the political intrigue surrounding the heist make it a compelling watch.

Fact: The film was initially banned in the UK due to its depiction of sensitive political figures.

Description: This modern classic features a team of thieves who plan a gold heist in Venice, Italy. The film's iconic Mini Cooper chase through the city's narrow streets is unforgettable, but it's the safe-cracking scene that really sets the stage for the heist.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1969 British film of the same name, and it was the last film to feature Donald Sutherland before his retirement.

Description: Spike Lee's thriller involves a bank heist where the robbers use a safe as part of their elaborate plan. The film's clever plot twists and the safe's role in the deception make it a standout heist film.

Fact: The film was shot in New York City, and the bank's interior was a set built specifically for the movie.

Description: Ben Affleck directs and stars in this gritty tale of bank robbers in Boston. One of the heists involves cracking a safe, showcasing the tension and skill required for such an operation.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Prince of Thieves" by Chuck Hogan, and Affleck did much of his own stunt driving.

Description: Robert De Niro stars as a master thief who plans one last heist to steal a priceless scepter from a safe in Montreal's Customs House. The film's focus on the art of safe-cracking and the tension between the characters make it a gripping watch.

Fact: This was Marlon Brando's last film before his death, and he and De Niro had previously worked together in "The Godfather Part II."