The Little Thief
Le petit voleur
Synopsis
In this French drama, a teenager falls into a life of crime, little realizing the consequences. S. is a moody young man who loses his job at a bakery, and decides to throw in his lot with a group of thieves about the same age as himself. S. and his cronies are strictly small-timers, pulling off second-rate break-ins for an older crime boss, but his willingness to do what he's told helps him rise up the ladder to bigger and more lucrative jobs. However, S. lacks the maturity or experience to deal with the risks, and after a few disastrous mistakes, he finds his fortunes sinking far faster than they rose.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erick Zonca
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginie Wagon, Erick Zonca
- Original Title
- Le petit voleur
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- La Sept-Arte, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erick Zonca
Virginie Wagon, Erick Zonca
Pierre Milon, Catherine Pujol
Jean-Robert Thomann
Gilles Sandoz
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Sandoz
Producer
Pierre Milon
Director of Photography
Catherine Pujol
Director of Photography
Jean-Robert Thomann
Editor
Cécile Bergès
Costume Design
Erick Zonca
Director
Virginie Wagon
Writer
Erick Zonca
Writer
Cristina Zonca
Production Design
Cécile Bergés
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Thief
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What is The Little Thief about?
In this French drama, a teenager falls into a life of crime, little realizing the consequences. S. is a moody young man who loses his job at a bakery, and decides to throw in his lot with a group of thieves about the same age as himself. S. and his cronies are strictly small-timers, pulling off second-rate break-ins for an older crime boss, but his willingness to do what he's told helps him rise up the ladder to bigger and more lucrative jobs. However, S. lacks the maturity or experience to deal with the risks, and after a few disastrous mistakes, he finds his fortunes sinking far faster than they rose.
Who directed The Little Thief?
The Little Thief was directed by Erick Zonca.
Who stars in The Little Thief?
The principal cast of The Little Thief includes Nicolas Duvauchelle, Jean-Jérôme Esposito, Martial Bezot, Jean-Arnaud Dalomba, Jo Prestia.
When was The Little Thief released and how long is it?
The Little Thief was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Thief?
The Little Thief holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).