The Good Thief
Originally released in 1980. The Good Thief is a comedy film. directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile.
Starring Enrico Montesano, Edwige Fenech, and Bernadette Lafont
Synopsis
Caleb, "son of nobody" (Enrico Montesano) lives in Galilee in Jesus' day and struggles as a thief and con-man, pretending to be a magician. When he witnesses Jesus turning water into wine, he thinks he's found a competitor. So Caleb goes on, convinced that Jesus is a fake just as he is, always trying to figure out his tricks. In the meantime, he gets involved with a prostitute (played by Edwige Fenech), but also with the wife of a Roman patrician (played by the equally alluring Bernadette Lafont), he steals a few goats and cons a few people, he befriends a lovable dog and gets in trouble with some Roman soldiers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1980
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (25 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Carthago Films
- Daimo Cinematografica
- Italian International Film
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Good Thief about?
Caleb, "son of nobody" (Enrico Montesano) lives in Galilee in Jesus' day and struggles as a thief and con-man, pretending to be a magician. When he witnesses Jesus turning water into wine, he think...
Who directed The Good Thief?
The Good Thief was directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile.
How long is The Good Thief?
The Good Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Good Thief released?
The Good Thief was released on February 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Good Thief?
The main cast of The Good Thief includes Enrico Montesano, Edwige Fenech, Bernadette Lafont, Claudio Cassinelli, Enzo Robutti.