The Happy Thieves
“Rita and Rex Steal The Picture!”
Synopsis
A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.
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Último chantaje / The happy thieves (1961)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-13
Top Cast
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Rita Hayworth
Eve Lewis
Rex Harrison
Jimmy Bourne
Joseph Wiseman
Jean Marie Calbert
Alida Valli
Duchess Blanca
Grégoire Aslan
Dr. Victor Muñoz
Virgílio Teixeira
Cayetano the Bullfighter
Peter Illing
Mr. Pickett the Art Expert
Britt Ekland
Mrs. Pickett
George Rigaud
Spanish Police Inspector
Gérard Tichy
Antonio, Prado Museum Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- The Happy Thieves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Hillworth Productions A.G.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
John Gay, Richard Condon
Mario Nascimbene
Oswald Hafenrichter
Rita Hayworth
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
John Gay
Screenplay
Pierre Balmain
Costume Design
Pedro Rodríguez
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Thieves
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What is The Happy Thieves about?
A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Happy Thieves?
The Happy Thieves was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in The Happy Thieves?
The principal cast of The Happy Thieves includes Rita Hayworth, Rex Harrison, Joseph Wiseman, Alida Valli, Grégoire Aslan.
When was The Happy Thieves released and how long is it?
The Happy Thieves was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Thieves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Thieves was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
Is The Happy Thieves based on a book or true story?
The Happy Thieves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Condon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Thieves?
The Happy Thieves holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).