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The Thief of Paris (1967)

The Thief of Paris (1967)

Drama Crime Comedy History

The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes.

Release Date: 1967, February 22
Directors: Louis Malle
Countries: France, Italy
Production: Les Productions Artistes Associés, C. C. Champion, Nouvelles Éditions de Films, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Madeleine Damien, Jean-Luc Bideau, Geneviève Bujold, Françoise Fabian, Jean Champion, Marie Dubois, Gabriel Gobin, Charles Denner, Jacqueline Staup, Julien Guiomar, Gaston Meunier

Overview:

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.