Marty and Cindy review the Peter O’Toole and Audrey Hepburn caper comedy How to Steal a Million

Production Background

· Directed by William Wyler, known for balancing sophistication, romance, and meticulous visual composition.

· Produced during a transitional era in Hollywood when glossy romantic capers were giving way to grittier New Hollywood films.

· Shot largely on location in Paris, giving the film an authentic European atmosphere rarely matched by studio backlots.

· The film blends genres: romantic comedy, heist film, and art‑world satire.

Casting & Performances

· Audrey Hepburn stars as Nicole Bonnet, playing against type as the daughter of a charming art forger.

· Peter O’Toole brings effortless wit and romantic charm as Simon Dermott, the suave burglar-turned-ally.

· Hugh Griffith provides broad comic relief as Charles Bonnet, whose fraudulent art collection drives the entire plot.

· The chemistry between Hepburn and O’Toole was a major critical selling point of the film.

Reception & Legacy

· The film was a commercial success and remains a staple of mid‑1960s romantic caper cinema.

· It is often remembered as one of Audrey Hepburn’s most charming late‑career performances.

· The movie influenced later romantic heist films that emphasize wit and elegance over realism.

· Its tone anticipates later art‑theft comedies and light capers rather than serious crime dramas.

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