Question | Answer |
What are structural considerations of heist films? | focus on the:
characters or the crime?
preparation/planning of the heist
execution of the heist?
aftermath of the heist? |
What was the goal of the great train robbery? | gold bars in safes on a moving train |
When was the original GTR movie made? | 1903 |
1st true narrative | the original GTR |
describe the original GTR | silent; 12 minutes |
When was the remake made of GTR? Who were the lead actors? | 1978; Connery, sutherland, down |
What was the remake of GTR based on? Who directed it? Who wrote the book? | based on Crichton's novel; Crichton; Crichton |
Where did the actual "great train robbery" take place and what year? | England; 1855 |
What was the goal of Rififi? | jewels in a safe |
What year was Rififi made? Who directed it? | 1955; Dassin |
first heist film to focus on details of executing the crime | rififi |
astonishing 33 minutes of silence during the heist | rififi |
What is the goal of ocean's eleven? | cash in vegas casino vaults |
When was the original oceans eleven made? Who are the stars in that movie? | 1960
rat pack: sinatra, martin, davis, bishop, lawford |
What year was the remake of oceans eleven made? Who are the stars in that movie? | 2001
clooney, pitt, damon, garcia, gould, reiner, mac |
What is the goal of the original: the thomas crown affair? What year was it made? Who was the star? | rich guy steals cash for fun; 1968; McQueen |
What is the goal of the remake: the thomas crown affair? What year was it made? Who was the star? | rich guy steals art for fun; 1999; Brosnan |
What is the goal of the italian job? | gold in an armored truck |
When was the original italian job made? Who is the star? Where did the movie take place? | 1969; Caine; Italy |
When was the remake of the italian job made? Who is the star? Where did the movie take place? | 2003; Wahlberg; Italy and LA |