There’s a movie out there for everyone - romantic comedies, action, drama, you name it.
Caper film is a cousin of the heist movie.
Some of the most popular includeThe StingandOcean’s Eleven, but what happened before them?
Things go south, as such stories normally do, and the protagonist is left to his own devices.
The biggest praise forCriss Crossincludes the magnificent cinematography, but the cast gets a lot of love, too.
Lancaster is classically charming, while De Carlo stunningly brings the femme fatale to life.
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For lovers of classic crime movies and capers,Criss Crossis a great movie to add to the watchlist.
The movie cleverly follows their relationship while also portraying their differences in character and style.
Their idea is to steal the bank’s gold supply and melt it into souvenirs.
It’s essentially theMoney Heistof the 1950s, infused with hilarious comedy and excellent plot points.
High Sierrafollows Roy (Bogart) getting broken out of prison by a former boss who needs a favor.
Roy must help a group of thieves organize a smooth and faultless robbery while hiding in the Sierra Nevadas.
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The pair plays Nicole and Simon, a daughter of an art forger and a professional burglar.
She contacts Simon, the one person she believes can help her.
Though it’s a story like most caper movies, it’sall the better because of Hepburn.
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Her radiant presence and style makeHow to Steal a Milliona feature for the books.
An obvious inspiration to numerous modern capers,Bob the Gamblerwasfilmed for over two years.
This was also the feature that inspired theFrench New Wave, asmentioned by Ebert in his analysis.
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This 1955 feature inspired crime and ensemble comedies and provided the freedom for British dark humor to blossom.
Their demand is $1 million in ransom within an hour.
Matthau plays Lt. Garber, a transit police officer working to discourage the men from continuing the heist.
The film follows his side of the story and the commotion among the four burglars led byRobert Shaw.
The movie is often considered inspirational to modern, non-linear stories likePulp Fiction.
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