Top 10 Crime Films with Restrictions

Description: Stanley Kubrick's early work features a meticulously planned racetrack heist where everything must go according to plan, or else the whole operation falls apart.

Fact: The film was shot in 24 days, and Kubrick used a non-linear narrative structure, which was innovative for its time.

Description: A cat-and-mouse game between a master criminal and a determined detective, with the added pressure of a time constraint as they both race against the clock to outsmart each other.

Fact: The famous coffee shop scene between Robert De Niro and Al Pacino was shot in one take, and the film was inspired by real-life events.

Description: A group of criminals are brought together for a heist, but the real twist comes from the mastermind behind it all, Keyser Söze, whose identity is shrouded in mystery, adding a layer of intrigue and restriction to the plot.

Fact: The film's iconic line, "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," was improvised by Kevin Spacey.

Description: Lola has 20 minutes to save her boyfriend by getting 100,000 Deutschmarks. The film's unique structure shows three different outcomes of her run, each with its own set of restrictions and consequences.

Fact: The film was shot in just 21 days, and the techno soundtrack by Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek, and Tom Tykwer became a cultural phenomenon.

Description: A billionaire mastermind orchestrates an art heist for the thrill of it, but the real restriction comes from his game of cat and mouse with an insurance investigator, where each move must be calculated and precise.

Fact: The film features a memorable chess game scene, and the original 1968 film was remade with a modern twist for this version.

Description: Based on the real-life 1971 Baker Street robbery, this film features a heist with a twist: the robbers are unaware that they're stealing from a safe deposit box containing compromising photos of a royal family member.

Fact: The film was banned in the UK for 30 years due to the sensitive nature of the real-life events it depicted.

Description: A master thief is lured out of retirement for one last job, but the heist has a twist: he must work with a younger, less experienced partner, adding tension and restriction to the operation.

Fact: This was the first and only time Robert De Niro and Marlon Brando shared the screen.

Description: This film is all about the clock ticking down. A group of thieves must pull off a heist in Venice, Italy, with the added pressure of a tight deadline, showcasing the classic "one last job" scenario with a twist.

Fact: The film's title is a nod to the 1969 British caper film of the same name, and the Mini Coopers used in the movie were custom-built for the film's chase scenes.

Description: A bank heist with a hostage situation, where the robbers have a plan so intricate that it seems they're always one step ahead. The film's restriction comes from the mastermind's elaborate scheme to keep everyone guessing.

Fact: The film was Spike Lee's first venture into the heist genre, and it was shot in New York City, where the story is set.

Description: A group of bank robbers in Boston must navigate the city's tight-knit community and law enforcement's relentless pursuit, adding a layer of geographical restriction to their heists.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Boston, and Ben Affleck, who also directed, grew up in the city, lending authenticity to the setting.