SYNOPSIS

This is based on the 1966 British caper pic that starred Michael Caine and Shirley MacLaine. In this version Harry Dean's (Colin Firth) plan to steal a painting from one of the world's richest men is missing one final component -- the participation of a beautiful woman to act as his gambit. In Nicole, he meets someone who appears to be the perfect candidate, but Harry himself becomes enraptured with her, causing his plan to take a series of wrong turns.

PREVIEW NOTES

• Variety reports the film will be produced by Mike Lobell. Steers will be working off a remake script by Joel and Ethan Coen. - 2002-11-12
• The Hollywood Reporter reports that Jennifer Aniston will star in the pic. Bo Welch will replace Burr Steers who originally signed on to write and direct, but left due to creative differences. - 2004-03-29
• Deadline reports that Crime Scene Pictures has signed on to finance the picture, and Michael Hoffman has come aboard to direct with shooting to begin next May. - 2010-11-17