The Thief of Paris
"The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes."
Originally released in 1967. The Thief of Paris is a comedy/crime film. directed by Louis Malle. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bujold, and Marie Dubois
Synopsis
In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. In retaliation, Georges steals the fiancé's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (80 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Georges Randal
Geneviève Bujold
as Charlotte
Marie Dubois
as Geneviève Delpiels
Julien Guiomar
as Abbot Félix La Margelle
Paul Le Person
as Roger Voisin aka 'Roger-La-Honte'
Christian Lude
as Urbain Randal, Georges' uncle and guardian
Françoise Fabian
as Ida
Marlène Jobert
as Broussaille
Bernadette Lafont
as Marguerite, brazen maid
Martine Sarcey
as Renée Mouratet
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Artistes Associés
- C. C. Champion
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thief of Paris about?
In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a r...
Who directed The Thief of Paris?
The Thief of Paris was directed by Louis Malle.
How long is The Thief of Paris?
The Thief of Paris has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Thief of Paris released?
The Thief of Paris was released on February 22, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thief of Paris?
The main cast of The Thief of Paris includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bujold, Marie Dubois, Julien Guiomar, Paul Le Person.