The Thieving Magpie
La gazza ladra
Synopsis
A king and his hunting party shoot down birds. A magpie escapes the onslaught of arrows and wreaks havoc on the hunting party.
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
October 21, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giulio Gianini, Emanuele Luzzati
- Screenplay & Story
- Emanuele Luzzati, Giulio Gianini
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- La gazza ladra
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giulio Gianini, Emanuele Luzzati
Emanuele Luzzati, Giulio Gianini
Gioachino Rossini
Emanuele Luzzati
Department Leadership Roster
Giulio Gianini
Director
Emanuele Luzzati
Director
Emanuele Luzzati
Producer
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thieving Magpie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thieving Magpie about?
A king and his hunting party shoot down birds. A magpie escapes the onslaught of arrows and wreaks havoc on the hunting party.
Who directed The Thieving Magpie?
The Thieving Magpie was directed by Giulio Gianini, Emanuele Luzzati.
Who stars in The Thieving Magpie?
The principal cast of The Thieving Magpie includes Not specified.
When was The Thieving Magpie released and how long is it?
The Thieving Magpie was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thieving Magpie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thieving Magpie was composed by Gioachino Rossini.