Thieves
Les Voleurs
Synopsis
In the middle of the night, someone brings Ivan's body home to his wife and his young son. Flashbacks reveal the relationships among Ivan and his brother Alex, a cop with a cleanliness fetish; siblings Juliette and Jimmy, Ivan's partners in a seedy nightclub; the love triangle of Alex, Juliette, and Marie, a professor of philosophy; and of Alex and his nephew, Ivan's dour, stoic son. Ivan's death changes every relationship.
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Catherine Deneuve
Marie Leblanc
Daniel Auteuil
Alex
Laurence Côte
Juliette Fontana
Benoît Magimel
Jimmy Fontana
Fabienne Babe
Mireille
Didier Bezace
Yvan
Julien Rivière
Justin
Ivan Desny
Victor
Didier Raymond
Lucien
Régis Betoule
Régis
Pierre Perez
Fred
Naguime Bendidi
Nabil
Jean-Louis Meunier
Chanteur 'Tamino'
Eric Kreikenmayer
Adjoint Alex
Oumar Diaoure
Vigile 1
Franck Merenda
Vigile 2
Youssef Ferhat
Sabrina
Christine Paolini
La Mère
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Téchiné
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Taurand, André Téchiné
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Les Voleurs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Alain Sarde, D. A. Films, TF1 Films Production, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Téchiné
Gilles Taurand, André Téchiné
Philippe Sarde
Jeanne Lapoirie
Martine Giordano
Alain Sarde
Department Leadership Roster
André Téchiné
Director
Gilles Taurand
Writer
André Téchiné
Writer
Elisabeth Tavernier
Costume Design
Alain Sarde
Producer
Jeanne Lapoirie
Director of Photography
Martine Giordano
Editor
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thieves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thieves about?
In the middle of the night, someone brings Ivan's body home to his wife and his young son. Flashbacks reveal the relationships among Ivan and his brother Alex, a cop with a cleanliness fetish; siblings Juliette and Jimmy, Ivan's partners in a seedy nightclub; the love triangle of Alex, Juliette, and Marie, a professor of philosophy; and of Alex and his nephew, Ivan's dour, stoic son. Ivan's death changes every relationship.
Who directed Thieves?
Thieves was directed by André Téchiné.
Who stars in Thieves?
The principal cast of Thieves includes Catherine Deneuve, Daniel Auteuil, Laurence Côte, Benoît Magimel, Fabienne Babe.
When was Thieves released and how long is it?
Thieves was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Thieves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thieves was composed by Philippe Sarde.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thieves?
Thieves holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).