The Art of the Steal

The Art of the Steal

6.9IMDb Score
Released:2010-02-26
Duration:101 min
Director:Don Argott
Actors:Julian Bond, Richard Feigen, Richard H. Glanton, Christopher Knight, John F. Street
Production:
Keywords:art

Overview:

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.

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