Unforgettable movie heists
'Sexy Beast' (2000)
Ray Winstone is the down on his luck ex-con who would rather be lounging around the pool with his ex-porn star wife. But then he's recruited by a constantly swearing Ben Kingsley to take part in one last heist – a seemingly impenetrable vault.
As it's directed by the man behind those surfing Guinness ads (Jonathan Glazer), this weighty thriller also packs plenty of style. The band of thieves wear diving gear to drill through the vault's wall from a pool in a neighbouring bath house, causing it to flood thereby knocking out the electric alarm system. A brilliant idea, expertly executed.













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