Classic Heist Films

I love heist movies, it's by far the best genre. This is my selection of the best, most authentic heist films.

Definition: A heist film is a film that has an intricate plot woven around a group of people trying to steal something.

Ronin (1988)

Ronin is a 1998 heist-thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer and written by J.D. Zeik and David Mamet. It stars Robert De Niro and Jean Reno as two of several former special forces and intelligence agents who team up to steal a mysterious, heavily guarded suitcase while navigating a maze of shifting loyalties and alliances. The film is noted for its car chases through Nice and Paris and is in the clip above.

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