The Thieves
도둑들
“All for the money. One for the revenge. Every man for himself.”
Synopsis
A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Thieves Official US Release Trailer #1 (2012) - Korean Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-09
Top Cast
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Kim Yoon-seok
Macao Park
Kim Hye-soo
Pepsee
Lee Jung-jae
Popie
Gianna Jun
Yenicall
Simon Yam
Chen
Kim Hae-sook
Chewing Gum
Oh Dal-su
Andrew
Kim Soo-hyun
Zampano
Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung
Johnny
Angelica Lee
Julie
Shin Ha-kyun
Art Curator
Ju Jin-mo
Detective
Seo Young-joo
Young Macao Park
Choi Deok-moon
Casino Manager
Ye Su-jeong
Tiffany
Son Byung-wook
Young-shik
Gi Guk-seo
Wei Hong
Chae Kook-hee
Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 22, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$83.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Choi Dong-hoon
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Ki-cheol, Choi Dong-hoon
- Original Score
- Dalpalan, Jang Young-gyu
- Original Title
- 도둑들
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Worldwide Gross
- $83.5M
- Production Studios
- Caper Film, Michigan Venture Capital, Showbox, OCN, KM Culture, Korean Film Council, KT alpha, KTB Network, SCS Entertainment, Sega Sammy Entertainment, October Pictures, CJ Investment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Choi Dong-hoon
Lee Ki-cheol, Choi Dong-hoon, Lee Yoon-ho
Dalpalan, Jang Young-gyu
Choi Young-hwan
Shin Min-kyung
Ahn Soo-hyun, Kim Sung-min, Jeong Mun-gu
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Ki-cheol
Screenplay
Ahn Soo-hyun
Producer
Kim Sung-min
Producer
Jeong Mun-gu
Producer
Choi Dong-hoon
Director
Dalpalan
Original Music Composer
Choi Young-hwan
Director of Photography
Choi Dong-hoon
Screenplay
Jang Young-gyu
Original Music Composer
Shin Min-kyung
Editor
Choi Se-yeon
Costume Design
Lee Ha-jun
Production 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 Thieves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thieves about?
A gang of South Korean thieves team up with a Hong Kong crew to steal a diamond necklace from a heavily-guarded casino safe in Macau. As the cops close in, old betrayals — and misunderstandings — resurface.
Who directed The Thieves?
The Thieves was directed by Choi Dong-hoon.
Who stars in The Thieves?
The principal cast of The Thieves includes Kim Yoon-seok, Kim Hye-soo, Lee Jung-jae, Gianna Jun, Simon Yam.
When was The Thieves released and how long is it?
The Thieves was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
How much did The Thieves make at the box office?
The Thieves grossed $83.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Thieves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thieves was composed by Dalpalan, Jang Young-gyu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thieves?
The Thieves holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).