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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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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 Stolen is ultimately too lightweight and indecisive -- ironic, for a film ostensibly about people in thrall to an all-consuming passion. Nov 2, 2006 Full Review Kenneth Baker San Francisco Chronicle In telling the story of an unsolved crime, they use every trick available to awaken and prolong suspense before a payoff that never comes. Rated: 2/4 Sep 1, 2006 Full Review Bill Stamets Chicago Sun-Times 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. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 14, 2006 Full Review Betsy Sherman Arts Fuse Stolen is an exceptionally gorgeous documentary, with polished visuals and pithy editing. Aug 9, 2017 Full Review Chris Barsanti Film Journal International An unusually thoughtful documentary about one of the modern era's most audacious art thefts. Mar 1, 2007 Full Review Chris Hewitt St. Paul Pioneer Press An entertaining, scattershot affair that promises more than it can deliver. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 2, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member not the most well-directed thing, but a really interesting story. especially if you like art. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Was really expecting something great but I was just bored the entire time. The documentary just never went anywhere. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Awesome little film! Full of great art and colorful people. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member This doc is not conclusive which is a little frustrating. It is interesting for some perfunctory art world drama and weirdos. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting but kinds slow moving. Wondering how Gardner got the money. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member 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 Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$130.6K
Runtime
1h 30m