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Stolen

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In 1990 two people dressed as police officers steal 13 pieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The job is one of the most successful art thefts in history, and none of the loot has been recovered. Among the 13 priceless works stolen is Vermeer's "The Concert," one of only 35 of the master's surviving works.
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Critics Consensus

A real-life whodunit with colorful characters, especially art detective Harold Smith, this documentary is a fascinating peek into the world of art collecting.

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Tim Grierson L.A. Weekly 11/02/2006
Stolen is ultimately too lightweight and indecisive -- ironic, for a film ostensibly about people in thrall to an all-consuming passion. Go to Full Review Kenneth Baker San Francisco Chronicle 09/01/2006
2/4
In telling the story of an unsolved crime, they use every trick available to awaken and prolong suspense before a payoff that never comes. Go to Full Review Bill Stamets Chicago Sun-Times 07/14/2006
2.5/4
Composer Peter Golub adds swooning suspense, while cinematographer Albert Maysles, who has documented many Christo projects, frames rendezvous with tipsters tempted by the $5 million reward. Go to Full Review Betsy Sherman Arts Fuse 08/09/2017
Stolen is an exceptionally gorgeous documentary, with polished visuals and pithy editing. Go to Full Review Chris Barsanti Film Journal International 03/01/2007
An unusually thoughtful documentary about one of the modern era's most audacious art thefts. Go to Full Review Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press 11/02/2006
2.5/4
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08/06/2011 not the most well-directed thing, but a really interesting story. especially if you like art. See more 11/07/2009 Was really expecting something great but I was just bored the entire time. The documentary just never went anywhere. See more 10/01/2009 Awesome little film! Full of great art and colorful people. See more 06/07/2009 This doc is not conclusive which is a little frustrating. It is interesting for some perfunctory art world drama and weirdos. See more 05/10/2009 Interesting but kinds slow moving. Wondering how Gardner got the money. See more 01/16/2009 I thought the doc as a whole was pretty amateurish and I was more fascinated by Harold Smith, the eye patch wearing and constantly changing face bandages art theft detective. Which is a shame since the story behind the documentary is so much more interesting. 01.16.09 11th Film of 2009 See more Read all reviews
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Rebecca Dreyfus

Director

Blythe Danner

Isabella Stewart Gardner

Campbell Scott

Bernard Berenson

Sharon Guskin

Writer

Sharon Guskin

Associate Producer

Chelsea Horenstein

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Synopsis In 1990 two people dressed as police officers steal 13 pieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The job is one of the most successful art thefts in history, and none of the loot has been recovered. Among the 13 priceless works stolen is Vermeer's "The Concert," one of only 35 of the master's surviving works.
Director
Rebecca Dreyfus
Producer
Susannah Ludwig
Screenwriter
Sharon Guskin
Production Co
Precision Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$130.6K
Runtime
1h 30m