The Thief of Paris
Le Voleur
“The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes.”
Synopsis
In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. In retaliation, Georges steals the fiancé's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.
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Le voleur (1967) Jean-Paul Belmondo et Jacques Dutronc L'Arsene
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-25
Top Cast
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Georges Randal
Geneviève Bujold
Charlotte
Marie Dubois
Geneviève Delpiels
Julien Guiomar
Abbot Félix La Margelle
Paul Le Person
Roger Voisin aka 'Roger-La-Honte'
Christian Lude
Urbain Randal, Georges' uncle and guardian
Françoise Fabian
Ida
Marlène Jobert
Broussaille
Bernadette Lafont
Marguerite, brazen maid
Martine Sarcey
Renée Mouratet
Roger Crouzet
Mouratet
Jacques Debary
Courbassol
Fernand Guiot
Emiel Van Der Busch
Marc Dudicourt
Georges Antoine
Monique Mélinand
Mrs. de Montareuil
Madeleine Damien
Marie-Jeanne
Jacqueline Staup
Mrs. Van der Busch
Nane Germon
Mrs. Voisin
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Malle
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Louis Malle
- Original Score
- Henri Lanoë
- Original Title
- Le Voleur
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, C. C. Champion, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Malle
Jean-Claude Carrière, Louis Malle, Georges Darien, Daniel Boulanger
Henri Lanoë
Henri Decaë
Henri Lanoë
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Malle
Director
Jean-Claude Carrière
Screenplay
Louis Malle
Screenplay
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Henri Lanoë
Original Music Composer
Henri Decaë
Director of Photography
Henri Lanoë
Editor
Paulette Breil
Costume Design
Ghislain Uhry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thief of Paris
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What is The Thief of Paris about?
In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. In retaliation, Georges steals the fiancé's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.
Who directed The Thief of Paris?
The Thief of Paris was directed by Louis Malle.
Who stars in The Thief of Paris?
The principal cast of The Thief of Paris includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bujold, Marie Dubois, Julien Guiomar, Paul Le Person.
When was The Thief of Paris released and how long is it?
The Thief of Paris was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thief of Paris?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thief of Paris was composed by Henri Lanoë.
Is The Thief of Paris based on a book or true story?
The Thief of Paris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Darien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thief of Paris?
The Thief of Paris holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).