Teresa the Thief
Teresa la ladra
Synopsis
Teresa gets her first taste of crime -- and its consequences -- when, during World War II, she is nabbed for robbing an apartment. But being poor and perpetually starving, the pretty petty thief doesn't give up her quest for ill-gotten gains and soon turns to pick-pocketing. Despite her questionable thieving skills, the bumbling crook tries scheme after scheme, pilfering from strangers and dodging the law as she searches for a way to fund an adequate meal.
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Monica Vitti
Teresa
Stefano Satta Flores
Ercoletto
Isa Danieli
Dina
Carlo Delle Piane
Carlo Occhilustri
Michele Placido
Tonino Santità, detto Mortadella
Valeriano Vallone
Sisto
Luciana Turina
Gianna la boccona
Anna Bonaiuto
Geraldine Hooper
Nazzareno Natale
Federico
Denise Péron
Fiorenzo Fiorentini
Alvaro "Ciancastorta"
Franco Diogene
Elisabetta Genovese
Ada Passeri
Detenuta (uncredited)
Luigi Antonio Guerra
Rosita Torosh
Geraldine Hooper
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlo Di Palma
- Screenplay & Story
- Furio Scarpelli, Dacia Maraini, Agenore Incrocci
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Teresa la ladra
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlo Di Palma
Furio Scarpelli, Dacia Maraini, Agenore Incrocci
Riz Ortolani
Dario Di Palma
Ruggero Mastroianni
Giovanni Bertolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Di Palma
Director
Furio Scarpelli
Screenplay
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Dacia Maraini
Screenplay
Adriana Berselli
Costume Design
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Giovanni Bertolucci
Producer
Luciano Ricceri
Production Design
Dario Di Palma
Director of Photography
Agenore Incrocci
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teresa the Thief
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What is Teresa the Thief about?
Teresa gets her first taste of crime -- and its consequences -- when, during World War II, she is nabbed for robbing an apartment. But being poor and perpetually starving, the pretty petty thief doesn't give up her quest for ill-gotten gains and soon turns to pick-pocketing. Despite her questionable thieving skills, the bumbling crook tries scheme after scheme, pilfering from strangers and dodging the law as she searches for a way to fund an adequate meal.
Who directed Teresa the Thief?
Teresa the Thief was directed by Carlo Di Palma.
Who stars in Teresa the Thief?
The principal cast of Teresa the Thief includes Monica Vitti, Stefano Satta Flores, Isa Danieli, Carlo Delle Piane, Michele Placido.
When was Teresa the Thief released and how long is it?
Teresa the Thief was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Teresa the Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teresa the Thief was composed by Riz Ortolani.
Is Teresa the Thief based on a book or true story?
Teresa the Thief is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dacia Maraini".