Top 10 Crime Films About International Crimes

Description: A group of mercenaries, including former CIA and KGB agents, are hired to steal a mysterious briefcase in France, leading to a chase across Europe.

Fact: The film features one of the longest car chases ever filmed, lasting over 20 minutes. Many of the actors performed their own stunts.

Description: A wealthy art thief orchestrates an elaborate heist in New York, but his international connections and the global art market play a significant role in the plot.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1968 film starring Steve McQueen. The famous chess scene was inspired by a real-life game between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky.

Description: Based on the 1971 Baker Street robbery in London, this film explores the heist's international implications and the political intrigue behind it.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events, but many details were changed for dramatic purposes. The actual robbers were never caught.

Description: Danny Ocean and his team of specialists plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously, but their heist has international implications due to the involvement of a European casino magnate.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name. The cast was assembled by George Clooney, who also starred in the film.

Description: Jason Bourne, a man suffering from amnesia, discovers he has a past as an international assassin. His quest for identity leads him through Europe, evading capture while uncovering a global conspiracy.

Fact: The film was based on Robert Ludlum's novel, but the screenplay significantly deviates from the source material. The movie's success spawned a franchise with several sequels.

Description: This film follows a group of thieves who plan an elaborate gold heist in Venice, Italy, only to be betrayed by one of their own. The film's international setting and the heist's complexity make it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The film's title is a nod to the 1969 British film of the same name, but the plot is entirely different. The iconic Mini Cooper chase scene was filmed in Los Angeles, not Italy.

Description: Set in Boston, this film involves an undercover cop infiltrating an Irish mob, while a mole within the police force works for the same gang. Its international connections come through the mob's dealings and the film's remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs."

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film. The movie features an all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson.

Description: An elite hitman takes on an apprentice, leading to a series of international assignments that test their skills and loyalty.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson film. Jason Statham, known for his action roles, stars in this version.

Description: An Interpol agent and an American attorney attempt to bring down a powerful bank with ties to international arms dealing and money laundering.

Fact: The film was shot in multiple locations around the world, including Berlin, Milan, and New York. The Guggenheim Museum in New York was used for a dramatic shootout scene.

Description: A group of criminals plan to rob a bank in Switzerland, but their plan involves crossing borders and dealing with international law enforcement.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Switzerland, providing an authentic backdrop to the heist. It's lesser-known but highly praised for its intricate plot.