Top 10 Crime Films with Clever Plans

Description: While known for its action, "Heat" includes a meticulously planned bank robbery. The film explores the lives of both the criminals and the police, showing the planning and execution of the heist in detail.

Fact: The film's famous coffee shop scene between Robert De Niro and Al Pacino was improvised.

Description: This film revolves around a group of criminals who are brought together for a heist, but the real mastermind behind it all is revealed in one of cinema's most famous plot twists. The film's narrative structure is a plan in itself.

Fact: Kevin Spacey won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

Description: A sophisticated art theft where Thomas Crown, a wealthy businessman, orchestrates a heist at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The film is known for its stylish execution and the cat-and-mouse game between Crown and the insurance investigator.

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

Description: Based on the real-life Baker Street robbery in London, this film showcases a group of small-time crooks who pull off one of the most audacious bank heists in British history. The plan involves digging a tunnel from a nearby shop into the bank's vault.

Fact: The film was inspired by a true story, but many details were changed to protect the identities involved.

Description: A seasoned thief agrees to one last job, which involves stealing a priceless scepter from the Montreal Customs House. The film delves into the planning and the tension between the old-school thief and his younger, less experienced partner.

Fact: This was Robert De Niro's first film with Marlon Brando, who played his mentor.

Description: This film is the epitome of a well-orchestrated heist. Danny Ocean and his team of eleven experts plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. The film's charm lies in the detailed planning and the charismatic ensemble cast executing the plan with precision.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. Also, the Bellagio, The Mirage, and The MGM Grand were all real casinos used in the movie.

Description: A classic heist film where a team of thieves steal gold from a heavily guarded palazzo in Venice. The film is famous for its clever use of Mini Coopers in the heist and the subsequent chase through the city's narrow streets.

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

Description: A bank heist film where the robbers execute a plan that involves taking hostages and creating a complex web of deception. The film's plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping viewers guessing until the very end.

Fact: Spike Lee directed this film, which was his first venture into the heist genre.

Description: While not a traditional heist, "Inception" involves a complex plan to plant an idea in someone's mind through dreams. The film's intricate plot and the layers of reality make it a unique entry in this list.

Fact: The film required the creation of a new technology for filming dream sequences, known as the "Penrose Stairs."

Description: Often cited as the quintessential heist film, "Rififi" features a silent 30-minute heist sequence where the burglars meticulously break into a jewelry store. The film's detailed planning and execution set the standard for heist movies.

Fact: The film was banned in France for a time due to its depiction of crime, but it later gained critical acclaim worldwide.