The Snatch Thief
Originally released in 2018. The Snatch Thief is a drama film. directed by Agustín Toscano.
Starring Sergio Prina, Liliana Juárez, and Daniel Elías
Synopsis
In the Argentinian city of Tucumán, Miguel is making a living as a “motochorro”, a thief who snatches people’s belongings fromhis motorbike. When he steals the purse of Elena, an old woman, he ends up hurting her badly. After the brutal incident, Miguel is plagued by guilt and unable to forget about his victim. In an attempt to make things right, he conceals his true identity from the old woman and starts to take care of the injured and unsuspecting Elena. The closer he gets to her the more he becomes entangled in his own lies. Afraid of telling Elena the truth, Miguel continues to be haunted by his past and is unable to find true redemption.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Argentina
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Director
Top Cast
Sergio Prina
as Miguel Palaveccino
Liliana Juárez
as Elena Suárez
Daniel Elías
as Colorao
León Zelarayán
as León Palaveccino
Pilar Benítez Vibart
as Luz Castillo
Mirella Pascual
as Flora
Camila Plaate
as Antonella
Pablo Ríos
as Negro Pollera
Rodolfo Juárez
as Padre de Miguel
Mauricio Quiroga
as Hermano de Miguel
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Rizoma Films
- Murillo Cine
- Oriental Films
- The Match Factory
- Cine Argentino
- INCAA
- Instituto del Cine y Audiovisual del Uruguay (ICAU)
- Programa Ibermedia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Snatch Thief about?
In the Argentinian city of Tucumán, Miguel is making a living as a “motochorro”, a thief who snatches people’s belongings fromhis motorbike. When he steals the purse of Elena, an old woman, ...
Who directed The Snatch Thief?
The Snatch Thief was directed by Agustín Toscano.
How long is The Snatch Thief?
The Snatch Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Snatch Thief released?
The Snatch Thief was released on June 7, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Snatch Thief?
The main cast of The Snatch Thief includes Sergio Prina, Liliana Juárez, Daniel Elías, León Zelarayán, Pilar Benítez Vibart.