A heist film is a film that has an intricate plot woven around a group of people trying to steal something. Versions with dominant or prominent comic elements are often called caper movies. They could be described as the analogues of caper stories in film history. Typically, there are many plot twists, and film focuses on the characters' attempts to formulate a plan, carry it out, and escape with the goods. There is often a nemesis who must be th...
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Films of this genre:
- Nikita ,
- How to Cheat in the Leaving Certificate ,
- The Killing ,
- Ocean's Eleven ,
- The Score ,
- Confidence ,
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three ,
- A Fish Called Wanda ,
- The Hot Rock ,
- Big Deal on Madonna Street
Titles:
- The Thomas Crown Affair ,
- Art Heist ,
- The Brooklyn Heist ,
- King ,
- Robbin' in Da Hood ,
- Buster ,
- The Italian Job ,
- Small Time Crooks ,
- Love, Honour and Obey ,
- 2 Sides of Life
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Also known as:
- Heist film