How to Steal a Million
A movie about those who appreciate the finest things in life... for free!
Overview
A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Released during the '60s Golden Age of Hollywood, this film reflects the era's fascination with heists and espionage as seen in other movies such as 'Ocean's 11'. It also touches upon the high-society lifestyle and values of that period.
- Audience can enjoy the charismatic performances by actors like Audrey Hepburn, Peter O'Toole, and Eli Wallach.
- The clever heist plot, filled with humor and twists, makes it an entertaining watch.
- Its exploration of themes like art forgery, love, and morality adds depth to the story.
Fun Facts
- The movie was filmed on location at the famous Paris landmarks, including the Louvre Museum and Place Vendôme.
- How to Steal a Million marked Audrey Hepburn's fourth collaboration with director William Wyler after Roman Holiday (1953), Sabrina (1954), and Charade (1963).
- The film was remade as 'A Very Million Dollars Affair' in 2008, although it did not gain the same popularity.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"A movie about those who appreciate the finest things in life... for free!"
Deutsch
DE
Title: Wie klaut man eine Million?
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Pусский
RU
Title: Как украсть миллион
"«Величайшее похищение! Участие обязательно!»"
Italiano
IT
Title: Come rubare un milione di dollari e vivere felici
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Français
FR
Title: Comment voler un million de dollars
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Português
PT
Title: Como Roubar Um Milhão
"Um filme para quem aprecia as coisas boas da vida... de graça!"
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Reviews
You really are the smuggest and most hateful man!
William Wyler crafts a delightfully frothy caper backed up by wonderful on screen chemistry between Peter O'Toole & Audrey Hepburn. It seems to me that Hepburn always managed to bond with her Male co-stars, and here the interplay between O'Toole and herself is wonderful. Check out a long sequence of events involving the pair hiding out in a closet, it's gold dusted cinema.
The film's central plot involves Hepburn & O'Toole planning a daring robbery from a Paris museum to keep her art forger Father (a delightful Hugh Griffith) out of trouble, at first the couple are purely business partners with no love lost for each other, but as the story plays out the pair are forced to get along and etc.
The burglary itself is dramatic, attention grabbing entertainment, and it's also the film's highest point, but overall the film as a whole is simply good romantic fun. Also helps that it features a very tidy shift for the finale to further reward the audience for their time spent with the movie. Throw in dapper turns from Charles Boyer & Eli Wallach too, and it's all good really.
Open the wine, sit back and relax with Pete & Audrey. 8/10
Oscar Awards
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Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
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