The Thief of Paris

The Thief of Paris

1967 · 120 min · FR · 6.9 (61 votes)
Dir. Louis Malle · Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bujold, Marie Dubois, Julien Guiomar, Paul Le Person, Christian Lude · Music Henri Lanoë

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

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In Paris around 1900, 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. As an act of revenge, Georges steals the fiance's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a life-time of burglary.

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A stylish, witty caper set against a Belle Époque Paris. It's a sophisticated, yet melancholic, look at a life of crime born from betrayal, with a charming protagonist who finds freedom in illicit pursuits.

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