Film
The Monuments Men (2014)
It was the greatest art heist in history
Drama, History, War· Directed by George Clooney· 118 min
Overview
Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed?
Connections
Top billing
- George Clooney as Lt. Frank Stokes
- Matt Damon as Lt. James Granger
- Bill Murray as Sgt. Richard Campbell
- John Goodman as Sgt. Walter Garfield
- Cate Blanchett as Claire Simone