The Maiden Heist (2009) is a delightful blend of humor, suspense, and heartwarming sentiment. Directed by Peter Hewitt, the film stars Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken, William H. Macy, and Marcia Gay Harden as a trio of museum security guards who devise a daring plan to steal a priceless painting.
Roger (Walken) is a gentle soul who has spent years gazing at a particular painting, The Lonely Maiden. When he learns that the painting is being sold to a museum in another country, he is devastated. Unable to bear the thought of being parted from his beloved artwork, Roger enlists the help of his fellow guards, Charlie (Freeman) and George (Macy).
Charlie is a wise and experienced guard who is nearing retirement. He is initially reluctant to participate in Roger's scheme, but he eventually agrees to help. George, on the other hand, is a neurotic and insecure man who is desperate for money. He sees the heist as an opportunity to solve his financial problems.
The three guards carefully plan their heist, meticulously studying the museum's security system and rehearsing their every move. However, they soon find themselves in over their heads as they try to outwit the museum's security measures.
As the heist unfolds, the film becomes a hilarious and suspenseful caper. The guards must use all their cunning and resourcefulness to avoid being caught. Along the way, they discover hidden depths within themselves and learn the true meaning of friendship.
The Maiden Heist is a charming and heartwarming film that will leave you with a smile on your face. It is a celebration of the power of art.
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Cast
- Morgan Freeman as Charles Peterson
- Christopher Walken as Roger Barlow
- William H. Macy as George McLendon
- Marcia Gay Harden as Rose
- Breckin Meyer as the starving painter
- Wynn Everett as Docent
- Christy Scott Cashman as Assistant Museum Director
- Anthony Cascio as museum guard
- Victoria Cyr as woman walking poodle[2]
- Douglass Bowen Flynn as Danish guard
- Elisangela DiAlencar as museum goer
- Ahmad Harhash as Wassim Khail
Director: Peter Hewitt
Writers: Michael LeSieur
Box Office Gross: $96,008
Distributor: Yari Film Group Releasing
Release Date: May 29, 2009