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The Art of the Steal

  • 20092009
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 41m
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7.5/10
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The Art of the Steal (2009)
A documentary that follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes' 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art.
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Documentary that follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes' 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art.Documentary that follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes' 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art.Documentary that follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes' 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
2.4K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
48,928
5,790
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    • Director
      • Don Argott
    • Stars
      • Julian Bond
      • David D'Arcy
      • Richard Feigen
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    • Director
      • Don Argott
    • Stars
      • Julian Bond
      • David D'Arcy
      • Richard Feigen
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    • 35User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Julian Bond
    Julian Bond
    • Self - Chairman of the Board, NAACP
    David D'Arcy
    • Self - Correspondent, The Art Newspaper
    Richard Feigen
    • Self - World-Renowned Art Dealer
    • (as Richard L. Feigen)
    Richard H. Glanton
    • Self - Former President, Barnes Foundation
    Christopher Knight
    • Self - Los Angeles Times
    Ross L. Mitchell
    • Self - Former Director of Education, Barnes Foundation
    Irv Nahan
    • Self - Former Teacher, Barnes Foundation
    Harry Sefarbi
    • Self - Artist & Former Teacher, Barnes Foundation
    John F. Street
    John F. Street
    • Self - Mayor of Philadelphia
    • (as John Street)
    Nick Tinari
    • Self - Attorney & Former Barnes Foundation Student
    Robert Zaller
    • Self - Professor of History & Politics, Drexel University
    • (as Dr. Robert Zaller)
    • Director
      • Don Argott
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      Featured in At the Movies: Alice in Wonderland/CopOut/The Crazies/The Art of the Steal/Prodigal Sons/October Country (2010)
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      Written by Ozzy Osbourne (as John Osbourne), Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward

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    User reviews35

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    8/10
    Who speaks for the art...I will!
    Not only did I find this film to be an intriguing and well-paced documentary about the move of the Barnes Foundation from its proper home in Merion County, PA to Philadelphia, I also found it very personal.

    I, unlike many other people who have written reviews, have actually been to the Barnes Foundation in Merion. I was there almost 10 years ago, but the memory is still vivid, perhaps because it was the most unique art viewing experience I have ever had. No large building could replicate the atmosphere and intimacy of the Barnes Foundation, and even though I have travel extensively and seen some of the most renowned art museums in the world, I would NEVER want the Barnes art to be moved. The US will lose a national treasure when the art is relocated, and I still hold out hope that something can be done about it. That is not even bringing into account Barnes's will and his own desires to keep the art as it is. Apparently nothing is sacred when politicians and big money want it desecrated. The Barnes Foundation is Dr. Barnes' legacy, his gift to the world, and what a gift it is.
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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • MAJ Productions
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Искусство воровства
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • 9.14 Pictures
      • Maj Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $544,890
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $39,019
      • Feb 28, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $544,890
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      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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