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1966 · 123 min · NR

How to Steal a Million

Directed by William Wyler · Comedy, Crime, Romance

How to Steal a Million (1966) is a Comedy film, directed by William Wyler set in Paris during the 1960s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated NR.

A heist and con artist, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of family & loyalty and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Charles Lang
Cast
Audrey HepburnPeter O'TooleEli WallachHugh GriffithCharles BoyerFernand GraveyMarcel DalioJacques Marin

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Paris
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
HeistCon Artist
Themes
Family & LoyaltyLove & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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