The Art of the Steal
“The true story of a multi-billion dollar art heist and how they got away with it.”
2010•1h 41m•6.9•Released
Documentary
A gripping tale of intrigue and mystery in the art world, this film traces the history of a collection of Post-Impressionist paintings - worth billions - which became the subject of a power struggle after the death of its owner. Dr. Albert Barnes.
Director
Don Argott
Languages
English
Cast
Julian Bond
Himself
Richard Feigen
Himself
Richard H. Glanton
Himself
Christopher Knight
Himself
John F. Street
Himself
Robert Zaller
Himself
Production
Producer
John-Michael Trojan
Producer
Sheena M. Joyce
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