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Enjoy classic cons and capers at the library this May with free film showings at 5:30 pm on the 1st, 8th, and 15th!
Join us on Thursday evenings at the Cleveland Park Library for films about con men and thieves, heists and capers! Screenings are free and there is no registration required. All shows begin at 5:30 pm on the lower level.
TO CATCH A THIEF - MAY 1st - Starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, a retired jewel thief sets out to prove his innocence after being suspected of returning to his former occupation. [1h 46m, PG].
THE ITALIAN JOB - MAY 8th - A comic caper movie about a plan to steal a gold shipment from the streets of Turin by creating a traffic jam. Starring Michael Caine, Noël Coward, and Benny Hill [1h 39m, Rated G].
THE STING - MAY 15th - Following the murder of a mutual friend, an aspiring con man (Robert Redford) teams up with an old pro (Paul Newman) to take revenge on the ruthless crime boss responsible (Robert Shaw) [2h 9m, PG].
All film summaries courtesy of IMDB.
In addition, don't miss this month's Silver Screening of How to Steal a Million on Sunday, May 18th at 1:15 pm.
