How to Steal a Million
A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.
Critics Sentiment
Nicole and Simon hide in museum utility closet
Museum's insurance policy requires forensic examination of Venus
The film jumps from its lowest point during the contrived insurance plot setup to its absolute peak during the beloved museum closet sequence.
Critics consistently praised the sophisticated chemistry between Hepburn and O'Toole, with the film building from a somewhat slow start to peak during the museum heist sequences. While some found the plot implausible and noted pacing issues early on, reviewers universally celebrated the leads' magnetic performances and Wyler's elegant direction, culminating in a charming and satisfying romantic conclusion.
Full cast
Audrey Hepburn
Nicole Bonnet
Peter O'Toole
Simon Dermott
Eli Wallach
Davis Leland
Hugh Griffith
Charles Bonnet
Charles Boyer
Bernard De Solnay
Fernand Gravey
Grammont
Marcel Dalio
Senior Paravideo
Jacques Marin
Chief Guard
Moustache
Guard
Roger Tréville
Auctioneer
Edward Malin
Insurance Clerk
Bert Bertram
Marcel
Georg Stanford Brown
Waiter (uncredited)
Louise Chevalier
Cleaning Woman (uncredited)
Rémy Longa
Young Man (uncredited)
Pierre Mirat
Guard (uncredited)
Jacques Ramade
Guard (uncredited)
Leoda Richards
Lady in Ritz Hotel Bar (uncredited)
Olga Valéry
Lady with dog (uncredited)
Crew
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