The Thief movie poster

The Thief

March 29, 1956 1h 41m

Originally released in 1956. The Thief is a romance film. directed by K. M. Basker.

Starring Yusof Latiff, Siput Sarawak, and S. Kadarisman

Synopsis

Jamilah, a singer of a traveling troupe is a strong-minded woman who has no desire for marriage. Umar, a poverty-stricken man, trespasses her room one night with the intention to steal. Unable to escape in time when Jamilah and her colleague Ismail return home, Umar pretends to be Jamilah’s estranged husband, much to her bewilderment. Umar confesses his dire circumstances to Jamilah, and she takes pity on him. A romantic friendship develops between the titular penchuri (thief) and the film’s heroine.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 29, 1956 69 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
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Language MS Original language
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Country Singapore Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
MS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thief about?

Jamilah, a singer of a traveling troupe is a strong-minded woman who has no desire for marriage. Umar, a poverty-stricken man, trespasses her room one night with the intention to steal. Unable to e...

Who directed The Thief?

The Thief was directed by K. M. Basker.

How long is The Thief?

The Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was The Thief released?

The Thief was released on March 29, 1956 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Thief?

The main cast of The Thief includes Yusof Latiff, Siput Sarawak, S. Kadarisman.