The Duke
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In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. What happened next became the stuff of legend.
The Duke is a 2021 comedy-drama based on the true story of a 60-year-old London taxi driver who committed the only theft in the National Gallery's history by stealing Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington in 1961. The film chronicles what became one of Britain's most legendary art heists and the unlikely circumstances surrounding it. Now available to stream, it offers a witty and dramatic take on this remarkable real-world event.
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When was The Duke released?
The Duke was released on July 23, 2021.
Is The Duke based on a true story?
Yes, it's based on the 1961 theft of Goya's Duke of Wellington portrait from London's National Gallery—the only theft in the Gallery's 200-year history at the time.
What genres does The Duke fall into?
The Duke is a comedy-drama with historical elements, blending humor with dramatic storytelling around the real-life heist.
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