The Good Thief

The Good Thief

1980 · 108 min · IT · 6.3 (22 votes)
Dir. Pasquale Festa Campanile · Starring Enrico Montesano, Edwige Fenech, Bernadette Lafont, Claudio Cassinelli, Enzo Robutti, Daniele Vargas · Music Ennio Morricone
Comedy

Caleb, "son of nobody" (Enrico Montesano) lives in Galilee in Jesus' day and struggles as a thief and con-man, pretending to be a magician. When he witnesses Jesus turning water into wine, he thinks he's found a competitor. So Caleb goes on, convinced that Jesus is a fake just as he is, always trying to figure out his tricks. In the meantime, he gets involved with a prostitute (played by Edwige Fenech), but also with the wife of a Roman patrician (played by the equally alluring Bernadette Lafont), he steals a few goats and cons a few people, he befriends a lovable dog and gets in trouble with some Roman soldiers.

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A lighthearted romp through ancient Galilee, this film offers a whimsical take on faith and deception. It's a charming, comedic caper filled with playful antics and a touch of slapstick, perfect for a relaxed viewing.

lightheartedcomediccharmingwhimsicalsteadyperiod comedyreligious satireslapstickfaithdeceptionredemptioncomedy
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