Top 10 Action Films About Painting

Description: The original film where a wealthy businessman steals a painting for the thrill, leading to a sophisticated game of cat and mouse with an insurance investigator.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use split-screen techniques extensively, which became a signature style for director Norman Jewison.

Description: An insurance agent and an art thief engage in a game of deception involving a priceless Rembrandt painting. The film intertwines art theft with high-tech gadgetry and global settings.

Fact: The film was shot in multiple locations including Scotland, Malaysia, and England, showcasing some of the world's most iconic landmarks.

Description: This film features a billionaire art thief who steals a Monet painting for the thrill, leading to a cat-and-mouse game with an insurance investigator. It showcases the allure of art theft and the sophisticated world of high-stakes heists.

Fact: The film includes a famous chess scene where the characters play without a board, using only their minds. The original 1968 version also starred Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.

Description: A U.N. agent uses his knowledge of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" to navigate a complex web of international intrigue, which includes elements of art theft and espionage.

Fact: The film features Wesley Snipes and was directed by Christian Duguay, known for his work in action and thriller genres.

Description: While not strictly about painting, this film involves a heist where compromising photos of a royal figure are hidden in a bank vault, showcasing the intersection of art, politics, and crime.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the 1971 Baker Street robbery in London, which was never officially solved.

Description: A master thief agrees to one last job to steal a priceless scepter from a Montreal Customs House. While not directly about painting, the film's heist involves art-related elements and showcases the planning and execution of a major theft.

Fact: This was Robert De Niro's first film with director Frank Oz, and it was also Marlon Brando's last film before his death.

Description: A group of art thieves plan to steal a valuable painting from a museum, but their plan goes awry when they realize the painting is a forgery. The film blends humor with the high-stakes world of art theft.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life art heists and includes a cameo by the famous art forger, Tony Tetro.

Description: Based on true events, this film follows a group of art experts and soldiers during WWII tasked with rescuing art stolen by the Nazis. It's a blend of historical drama and action.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History" by Robert M. Edsel.

Description: A former art prodigy, now a criminal, is released from prison to forge a painting by Monet to save his son. The film explores themes of redemption and the art of forgery.

Fact: John Travolta, who plays the lead, learned to paint for the role, and the film features real-life forger John Myatt as a consultant.

Description: A young artist is recruited by a notorious art thief to forge a painting by Vermeer, leading to a thrilling adventure in the world of art forgery.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Europe, providing an authentic backdrop for its art-related plot.