The Good Thief
“He doesn't want money. He wants what money can't buy.”
Synopsis
An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Good Thief - Trailer - (2002) - HQ
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-16
Top Cast
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Nick Nolte
Bob
Nutsa Kukhianidze
Anne
Saïd Taghmaoui
Paulo
Mark Polish
Albert
Tchéky Karyo
Roger
Gérard Darmon
Raoul
Emir Kusturica
Vladimir
Marc Lavoine
Remi
Ouassini Embarek
Said
Michael Polish
Bertram
Patricia Kell
Yvonne
Julien Maurel
Philippe
Roland Munter
Kozinski
Warren Zavatta
Petit Louis
Théo Trifard
Bill
Sarah Bridges
Philippa
Nicolas Dromard
Luigi
Sergio Candiota
Fernandez
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 2, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Jordan, Jean-Pierre Melville, Auguste Le Breton
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- The Good Thief
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Production Studios
- Alliance Atlantis, Stephen Woolley Productions, John Wells Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan, Jean-Pierre Melville, Auguste Le Breton
Elliot Goldenthal
Chris Menges, Philippe Houdart, Ivan Strasburg
Tony Lawson
John Wells, Stephen Woolley, Seaton McLean, Neil Jordan, Kristin Harms
Department Leadership Roster
John Wells
Producer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Tony Lawson
Editor
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Neil Jordan
Director
Seaton McLean
Producer
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
Anthony Pratt
Production Design
Penny Rose
Costume Design
Neil Jordan
Writer
Ray De-Haan
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Thief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Good Thief about?
An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.
Who directed The Good Thief?
The Good Thief was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in The Good Thief?
The principal cast of The Good Thief includes Nick Nolte, Nutsa Kukhianidze, Saïd Taghmaoui, Mark Polish, Tchéky Karyo.
When was The Good Thief released and how long is it?
The Good Thief was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Thief was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Thief?
The Good Thief holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).