Top 10 Crime Films: International Heists

Description: A sophisticated art thief, Thomas Crown, pulls off a daring heist in New York City, only to find himself pursued by an equally cunning insurance investigator. The film is a stylish cat-and-mouse game set against the backdrop of international art theft.

Fact: The film features a famous scene where the characters play chess using real-life chess pieces, and the heist involves stealing a Monet painting from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Description: Based on the real-life 1971 Baker Street robbery in London, this film delves into the political and criminal intrigue surrounding the heist, involving high-profile figures and international implications.

Fact: The film's plot was inspired by an actual event, but many details were changed or invented for dramatic purposes.

Description: Danny Ocean and his team of specialists plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously, but their plan involves more than just breaking into vaults; it's a global operation with international implications.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film, and it was the first in a trilogy, with sequels set in Europe and Asia.

Description: This film follows a team of skilled thieves who plan to steal gold from a heavily guarded convoy in Venice, Italy. The plot is filled with twists, turns, and a classic Mini Cooper chase through the city's narrow streets.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1969 British film of the same name, and it features a memorable scene where the team uses three Mini Coopers to navigate through the traffic of Venice.

Description: A group of professional thieves plan to rob a heavily guarded museum in Paris, but their plan is complicated by an Interpol agent who's hot on their trail. The film explores the international nature of art theft.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Paris, providing an authentic backdrop for the heist.

Description: While not strictly about a heist, this film features an assassin with international ties who takes on jobs around the world, showcasing the global reach of organized crime.

Fact: Jason Statham's character, Arthur Bishop, is known for his meticulous planning, much like the masterminds in heist films.

Description: Set in Boston, this film follows a group of bank robbers whose heists have international implications due to the money laundering schemes they're involved in.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Prince of Thieves" by Chuck Hogan, and it features a famous scene where the robbers disguise themselves as nuns.

Description: An Interpol agent and an American attorney team up to take down a powerful bank with ties to international arms dealing and political corruption.

Fact: The film was shot in several international locations, including Berlin, Milan, and New York, to emphasize the global scale of the crime.

Description: While primarily set in Brooklyn, the film deals with international crime rings and money laundering, showing how local crime can have global consequences.

Fact: The film was adapted from the short story "Animal Rescue" by Dennis Lehane, who also wrote the screenplay.

Description: A master thief, Nick Wells, is tempted out of retirement for one last job: stealing a priceless scepter from the Montreal Customs House. The film showcases the international aspect of crime with its setting in Canada.

Fact: This was Robert De Niro's last film before his retirement from acting, and it features a rare collaboration between De Niro and Marlon Brando.