Top 10 Action Films About Safes

Description: While known for its surfing and action, "Point Break" includes a bank heist where the safe is central to the robbers' plan. The film combines adrenaline-pumping action with a unique twist on the heist genre.

Fact: The film was remade in 2015, but the original is often considered superior for its cultural impact and iconic scenes.

Description: While not solely about safes, "Heat" includes a memorable bank heist scene where a safe is a central element. The film explores the cat-and-mouse game between a master thief and a relentless detective.

Fact: The bank heist scene was filmed in real time, taking 17 minutes to complete, showcasing the meticulous planning and execution of the heist.

Description: Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones star in this film where an insurance investigator and an art thief engage in a game of cat and mouse, with a safe-cracking scene that's both tense and visually stunning.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations around the world, including Malaysia's Petronas Towers, which were the tallest buildings at the time.

Description: This film features a billionaire art thief who steals a painting from a museum, but the safe-cracking scene where he retrieves the painting is a highlight, showcasing his cunning and sophistication.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1968 film starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.

Description: Based on the real-life 1971 Baker Street robbery, this film delves into the planning and execution of a bank heist where the safe holds more than just money - it contains secrets that could topple the British establishment.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real event, but many details were changed or fabricated for dramatic effect.

Description: Robert De Niro plays a master thief who plans one last heist to steal a priceless scepter from a safe in Montreal's Customs House. The film showcases the tension and skill required to break into high-security safes.

Fact: This was Marlon Brando's final film role before his death.

Description: This film features a classic heist where a team of thieves plans to steal gold from a heavily guarded safe in Venice, Italy. The film's plot revolves around the meticulous planning and execution of the heist, with a twist that involves Mini Coopers.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1969 British film of the same name. The iconic Mini Cooper chase scene was filmed in real locations in Los Angeles.

Description: Although primarily a hostage thriller, the film includes a sophisticated heist where the safe plays a crucial role in the unfolding drama. The mastermind behind the heist uses the safe to hide something far more valuable than money.

Fact: Spike Lee directed this film, which was his first venture into mainstream Hollywood action cinema.

Description: This film follows a group of bank robbers in Boston who execute a series of heists, with one involving a safe deposit box that holds more than just cash. The film blends action with deep character development.

Fact: Ben Affleck, who also directed the film, based the story on the novel "Prince of Thieves" by Chuck Hogan.

Description: While not directly about safes, this film involves a heist where the safe on a moving train is the target. The film's meticulous planning and execution make it a classic in the heist genre.

Fact: The film was directed by Michael Crichton, who also wrote the novel on which it was based.