The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen

The Mona Lisa Has Been Stolen

1966 · 104 min · ★ 5.2 · Thriller, Comedy

A thief falls in love with a maid and goes on the run after stealing Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

Directed by Michel Deville · Written by Ottavio Poggi

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