The Dancer and the Thief
El baile de la victoria
Synopsis
Present day. Chile. Legendary bank robber Vergara Grey is getting out of prison after 5 long years and is looking forward to a quiet, uneventful life together with his wife and son whom oddly he hasn't heard from in years. But soon his resolve is tested when he meets 19 year old Angel a young thief who insists the two join up to score the biggest heist of all time. Though tempted, he resists until he finds out that his beloved wife has gone off with a millionaire and his son wants to change his last name. Then Victoria, a graceful and mysteriously mute dancer living in a conservatory, steps into the picture. She captivates Vergara and Angel, as well as all others that cross her path, drastically changing their lives.
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Ricardo Darín
Nicolás Vergara Grey
Abel Ayala
Ángel Santiago
Miranda Bodenhöfer
Victoria Ponce
Ariadna Gil
Teresa Capriatti
Julio Jung
Warden Santoro
Mario Guerra
Wilson
Marcia Haydée
Dance Instructor
Luis Dubó
Rigoberto Marín
Luis Gnecco
Monasterio
Mariana Loyola
Lili
Gloria Münchmeyer
Theater Director
Gregory Cohen
Sergio Mendoza
Catalina Guerra
Widow
Catalina Saavedra
Ángel's Mother
Sergio Hernández
Don Charly
Oscar Zimmerman
Don Tito
Lía Maldonado
Mujer C. Vergara
Greta Nilsson
Theater Clerk
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Trueba
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Trueba, Antonio Skármeta
- Original Title
- El baile de la victoria
- Country of Origin
- Chile, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Trueba
Fernando Trueba, Antonio Skármeta
Julián Ledesma
Carmen Frías
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Trueba
Director
Fernando Trueba
Screenplay
Antonio Skármeta
Screenplay
Carmen Frías
Editor
Julián Ledesma
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dancer and the Thief
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What is The Dancer and the Thief about?
Present day. Chile. Legendary bank robber Vergara Grey is getting out of prison after 5 long years and is looking forward to a quiet, uneventful life together with his wife and son whom oddly he hasn't heard from in years. But soon his resolve is tested when he meets 19 year old Angel a young thief who insists the two join up to score the biggest heist of all time. Though tempted, he resists until he finds out that his beloved wife has gone off with a millionaire and his son wants to change his last name. Then Victoria, a graceful and mysteriously mute dancer living in a conservatory, steps into the picture. She captivates Vergara and Angel, as well as all others that cross her path, drastically changing their lives.
Who directed The Dancer and the Thief?
The Dancer and the Thief was directed by Fernando Trueba.
Who stars in The Dancer and the Thief?
The principal cast of The Dancer and the Thief includes Ricardo Darín, Abel Ayala, Miranda Bodenhöfer, Ariadna Gil, Julio Jung.
When was The Dancer and the Thief released and how long is it?
The Dancer and the Thief was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
How much did The Dancer and the Thief make at the box office?
The Dancer and the Thief grossed $2.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Dancer and the Thief based on a book or true story?
The Dancer and the Thief is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Antonio Skármeta".