
How to Steal a Million(1966)
A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.


“Rita and Rex Steal The Picture!”
A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.
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Rita Hayworth
Eve Lewis

Rex Harrison
Jimmy Bourne

Joseph Wiseman
Jean Marie Calbert

Alida Valli
Duchess Blanca

Grégoire Aslan
Dr. Victor Muñoz

Virgílio Teixeira
Cayetano the Bullfighter

Peter Illing
Mr. Pickett the Art Expert

Britt Ekland
Mrs. Pickett

George Rigaud
Spanish Police Inspector

Gérard Tichy
Antonio, Prado Museum Guard
The Happy Thieves is a comedy, crime film released in 1961 exploring themes of art thief, caper comedy. Directed by George Marshall, it stars Rita Hayworth, Rex Harrison, Joseph Wiseman. A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.
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