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The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

| Crime, Drama, Romance | 26 June 1968 (USA)
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A debonair, adventuresome bank executive believes he has pulled off the perfect multi-million dollar heist, only to match wits with a sexy insurance investigator who will do anything to get her man.

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Storyline

Four men pull off a daring daytime robbery at a bank, dump the money in a trash can and go their separate ways. Thomas Crown, a successful, wealthy businessman pulls up in his Rolls and collects it. Vickie Anderson, an independent insurance investigator is called in to recover the huge haul. She begins to examine the people who knew enough about the bank to have pulled the robbery and discovers Crown. She begins a tight watch on his every move and begins seeing him socially. How does the planner of the perfect crime react to pressure? Written by John Vogel <[email protected]>

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bank | heist | insurance investigator | bank heist | police | See All (68) »

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McQueen, together with this "Bonnie and Clyde" Gal...and the slickest gang that ever robbed a bank! See more »

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Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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26 June 1968 (USA)  »

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The Crown Caper  »

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$4,300,000 (estimated)
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Trivia

The Academy Award-winning song "The Windmills of Your Mind" from this movie is sung by actor Noel Harrison, son of Rex Harrison. See more »

Goofs

The PA system at the polo game announced the "end of the first period." The divisions of a polo match are never called anything but "chukkars." See more »

Quotes

Vicki Anderson: What do you get for the man who has everything?
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Referenced in 100 Greatest Sexy Moments (2003) See more »

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Room Service
Music by Michel Legrand
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who sings the theme song?
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The Crown Affair is an Under-rated Masterpiece
4 March 2003 | by (London, England) – See all my reviews

I had to write this comment after reading the other comment about this fantastic film. You must watch this with the anticipation of someone about to relish an intricate and complex dish, with the feel of The Italian Job in mind, with the knowledge that Steve McQueen is the epitome of cool (see the Tao of Steve), and with the desire to see Movie Making as it should be. This is at base a heist movie, but with Steve at the helm as a wealthy businessman who is in it for kicks, you ride along with him and enjoy his every conquest of Faye Dunaway. The "Chess with Sex" scene is very sensual and has been mimicked in many movies (Austin Powers). The soundtrack is fantastic and I think "Windmills of Your Mind" won an Oscar for Best Soundtrack. The multi-split-screen views are, in my opinion, very clever as they tell different parts of the story whilst building the suspense, as well as looking very stylish. The ending is not confusing, it is intriguing, bittersweet, tantalising, and surprising. Watch and enjoy, those in the know.
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