Robbery or Cop and Thief is one genre of movie which is famous all over the world, and movies of this genre make high profits all over the world. Well-known films like Diehard, the fast and furious series, catch me if you can, etc., are of this genre. By watching the popularity of the Spanish series Money Heist, you can make out that people like the robbery/ cop and thief genre. China is famous for making movies on the topic of robbery. So, here is the list of top 10 Chinese films based on robbery:
1. The Winners (2020)
The winners are a 2020 movie on a mock bank robbery drill exercise. This movie is about an obedient office worker Yan Jin with no social life. His bank manager gives him the role of the robber Yan Jin takes his role very seriously and even figures out three alternative plans for the drill exercise.
2. Caught In Time (2020)
Caught in time is a 2020 movie on the robberies and murders by Zhang Jun. The film takes place in China in the 90s era. The film is about a detective Zhong Cheng following a criminal gang called Eagle gang for the past ten years. The Eagle Gang, known for murders and robberies, is led by Zhang Jun.
3. Firestorm (2013)
Firestorm is a 2013 action film about police inspector Lui Ming-chit. In the film inspector, Lui and his team are determined to arrest a criminal gang led by Cao Nam. In the process, he gets to know about the reality and corruption of the police. He decides to solve this case alone, even if it means breaking the law.
4. City On Fire (1987)
City on fire is a 1987 crime thriller film about an undercover cop. Ko Chow is an undercover cop ordered by his superior inspector Lau to investigate a group of jewelry thieves. He got so involved in the case that it started affecting his personal life. This film is one of the most iconic Chinese films.
5. Chongqing Hot Pot (2016)
Chongqing Hot Pot is a 2016 movie about friends expanding their hot pot shop. When they try to increase the area of their hot pot restaurant, they discover that their restaurant is attached to a bank vault. With the help of their old classmate who is a bank employee.
6. New Police Story (2004)
New Police Story is a 2004 action film starring Jackie Chan. The film is about inspector Chan Kwok-wing who falls into the trap of a group of thieves due to which his squad lost them, and he was the only survivor. In this guilt, Chan Kwok-wing turned into a drunkard. With the help of his new partner on the case, he decides to get back to his usual self and take revenge on the gang that killed his squad.
7. The Adventurers (2017)
The Adventurers is a 2017 action film about a thief Dan Cheung stealing jewels from the Cannes Film Festival. After getting out of jail, Dan Cheung steals expensive jewelry in Europe. Things start to heat up when French detective Pierre starts following them.
8. Once A Thief (1991)
Once a thief is a 1991 action and comedy film about three best friends. The story is about three orphans. They grew up learning about crimes and stealing techniques. Three of them were international art thieves. Things get complicated when the three of them fall into a love triangle.
9. Trivisa (2016)
Trivisa is a 2016 action and crime thriller film on three thieves. A rumor goes around in the underworld that the three thieves, Kwai Ching-hung, Yip Kwok-foon, and Cheuk Tze-Keung, known as the three kings of thieves, are planning the heist together. The film shows how they get together and plan a heist.
10. The King Of Robbery (1996)
The king of robbery is a 1996 action film about the gangster Yip Kai Foon. The film is about a thief, Chan Sing, known as 'the king of robbery.' After robbing several jewelry stores, he is now out of control and starts to kill everyone who comes his way. No one is safe from him.