Welcome to the world of light-fingered larceny, where the art of pickpocketing is not just a crime but a comedic spectacle. This curated list of 10 comedy films showcases the lighter side of thievery, where pickpockets, con artists, and petty thieves steal not just wallets but also our hearts with their antics. From classic capers to modern-day misadventures, these films offer a blend of humor, charm, and the thrill of the heist, making them perfect for anyone looking for a good laugh and a bit of mischief.
The Italian Job (1969)
Description: A group of thieves plan to steal gold from a heavily guarded convoy in Turin. While not directly about pickpocketing, the film includes scenes where characters use sleight of hand and pickpocketing to achieve their goals.
Fact: The film was remade in 2003 with Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron.
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The Sting (1973)
Description: While not exclusively about pickpocketing, this film features a complex con involving a pickpocket as part of a larger scheme to swindle a mob boss. The humor is in the intricate planning and execution of the con.
Fact: The film won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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The Great Muppet Caper (1981)
Description: Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear play reporters investigating jewel thefts, with Miss Piggy as a fashion model who gets entangled in the caper. The film features comedic pickpocketing scenes.
Fact: This was the first Muppet movie to be filmed entirely on location, in London.
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Description: Two con men, one a suave gentleman thief and the other a small-time crook, engage in a bet to see who can swindle a wealthy heiress out of $50,000 first, using various pickpocketing techniques among other cons.
Fact: The film was remade in 2019 as "The Hustle" with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson.
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A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
Description: A group of thieves plan a diamond heist, and one of the characters, Wanda, uses her charm and pickpocketing skills to manipulate the situation to her advantage.
Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Director for Charles Crichton.
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Ocean's Eleven (2001)
Description: While primarily a heist film, it includes scenes where characters use pickpocketing as part of their larger plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos.
Fact: The film was a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name.
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Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Description: Although primarily about check fraud, the film includes scenes where Frank Abagnale Jr. uses his skills in deception, which can be likened to the art of pickpocketing.
Fact: The real Frank Abagnale Jr. served as a consultant for the film.
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The Brothers Bloom (2008)
Description: Two brothers, expert con artists, pull off elaborate scams, including pickpocketing, to swindle their marks. The humor lies in the complexity and creativity of their cons.
Fact: The film features a cameo by Ricky Jay, a renowned magician and con artist consultant.
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The Ladykillers (1955)
Description: A group of criminals pose as a string quartet to rent a room from an elderly woman, planning to use her house for a heist. The film includes scenes of pickpocketing and other cons.
Fact: The film was remade in 2004 by the Coen Brothers.
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The Pink Panther (1963)
Description: This film features the bumbling Inspector Clouseau, who inadvertently stumbles upon a ring of jewel thieves, including a master pickpocket. The humor comes from Clouseau's ineptitude and the cleverness of the thieves.
Fact: The film introduced the iconic Pink Panther cartoon character in its opening credits, which became more famous than the film itself.
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