The best (bank) robbery films - The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) Discussion

[–] Thomasco 19 years ago

I saw a real cool one with Nick Nolte, something like "The Good Thief". Very cool music, too.

"Die Hard" is of course a uniquely excellent and bombastic blockbuster film that I think a lot of films tried to copy afterwards (not least of which the two "Die Hard" sequels). "Heat" is intense and draining and definitely a must-see (for adults), with a very classy group of actors.

"Killing Zoe" is another heavy-duty mind-blowing trip of a film (again, for adults only) centering around a bank robbery.

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[–] tricksofthetrade 19 years ago

Other ones that you might want to check out (all good)

The Hot Rock
Charley Varrick
Inside Man
Sexy Beast

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[–] Thomasco 19 years ago

"The Hot Rock" is so funny. I saw that back when it came out and wonder why it is never shown on TV. I guess because it is actually a comedy, that is why it didn't occur to me. Of the other films I only know "Sexy Beast", tried to watch it, but couldn't get into it. Will keep an eye out for the other two.

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[–] theB9er 18 years ago

The Inside Man blew my mind!

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[–] Culburn (3638) 7 years ago

[Charley Varrick]

It's the highlight of this film. Law enforcement rolls up on the bank consecutively with Varrick and his get-a-way driver wife. He puts them off and they drive away, but, one Deputy insists on running the plate. Don Siegel is nifty here, switches back to the Sheriff's Office as the dispatcher waits on wants & warrants. It comes back hot---she relays it to the Deputy...thru the window behind the dispatcher we see a cruiser take off. "Sheriff is on his way."

This beginning is a Don Siegel direct hit.

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[–] yatzo376 (7717) 5 years ago

And let’s not forget Molly.-
“I allow very few men to speak to me in that tone. Few caucasians
. And no negras at all”

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[–] karlk79 18 years ago

I liked Hudson Hawk. But it was a comedy.

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[–] Hovercow 18 years ago

Dog Day Afternoon.

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[–] Theo87 18 years ago

i want to add
The Asphalt Jungle
Bande à part
Ocean's Elven (one of the few movies where the remake is better than the original)

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[–] ilBuono 17 years ago

The Killing is a cool one too.
Maybe not in the same category, but I really enjoyed Dog Day Afternoon.

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[–] Admiral_Sandman 17 years ago

Heat
Killing Zoe
Inside Man
TTCA

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[–] dengeist 17 years ago

I think The Bank Job should be added to this list.

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[–] ebolart 16 years ago

Reservoir Dogs

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[–] layton59 17 years ago

BONNIE AND CLYDE (With Warren Beaty and Faye Dunaway)

THE GETAWAY (With Steve McQueen and Ali McGraw)

THE OUTFIT (With Robert Duvall)

KELLY'S HEROES (With Clint Eastwood)

POINT BREAK (With Patrick Swayze) A guilty pleasure.

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[–] schwapj 10 years ago

If this thread wasn't so old I'd vote "Casino Royale" Niven/Sellers. You know, if this thread wasn't so old and I hadn't just seen TTCA tonight (3/10/2015) on TCM.

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[–] KobiyashiMauru 10 years ago

Best bank robbery movie of all time is The Silent Partner (1978). It's VERY different and quirky. 👍

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[–] clunybrown2017 (18) 7 years ago

The Town

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[–] MIchiganJFrogg (-35) 7 years ago

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[–] clunybrown2017 (18) 7 years ago

I loved this movie, have seen it twice. Yes, they dress as nuns (sinister, but humorous). . Great location shots, Boston/Charlestown. Nice romance. Moody, bittersweet. Liked Ben Affleck in this role but this was the first time (2010) I became aware of actor Jeremy Renner and he blew me away.

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