The Thieves
I ladri
Synopsis
An Italian-American mobster is sent back to Naples from the States. He moves to Italy with all his illegal proceeds hidden in jam jars--which fall into the wrong hands when they get to the harbour of Naples. These hands belong to people who demand their fair share. Meanwhile, the mobster is questioned by investigators.
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Totò
Commissario Di Savio
Armando Calvo
Joe Castagnato
Giovanna Ralli
Maddalena, moglie di Scognamiglio
Giacomo Furia
Vincenzo Scognamiglio
Enzo Turco
Brigadiere La nocella
María Luisa Rolando
Concetta Improta
Rafael Luis Calvo
Zio di Vincenzo
Juanjo Menéndez
Zio Alberto
Roberto De Simone
Alberto
Félix Fernández
Dr. Ascione
Fred Buscaglione
Self
Leopoldo Valentini
Moustachioed Policeman who interrupts interview (uncredited)
Maribel Alonso
Woman at New Years Eve party (uncredited)
Mara Laso
Woman irritated by Joe (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucio Fulci, Ottavio Jemma, Marino Onorati, Vittorio Vighi, Marcello Coscia, Nanni Loy
- Original Score
- Carlo Innocenzi
- Original Title
- I ladri
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- I.C.M., C. Fénix Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucio Fulci
Lucio Fulci, Ottavio Jemma, Marino Onorati, Vittorio Vighi, Marcello Coscia, Nanni Loy
Carlo Innocenzi
Manuel Berenguer
Gino Talamo
Luigi Mondello, Roberto Capitani
Department Leadership Roster
Lucio Fulci
Screenplay
Lucio Fulci
Director
Ottavio Jemma
Screenplay
Marino Onorati
Screenplay
Vittorio Vighi
Screenplay
Giulietta Deriu
Costume Design
Marcello Coscia
Screenplay
Carlo Innocenzi
Original Music Composer
Nanni Loy
Screenplay
Ugo Pericoli
Production Design
Luigi Mondello
Producer
Gino Talamo
Editor
Roberto Capitani
Producer
Manuel Berenguer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thieves
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What is The Thieves about?
An Italian-American mobster is sent back to Naples from the States. He moves to Italy with all his illegal proceeds hidden in jam jars--which fall into the wrong hands when they get to the harbour of Naples. These hands belong to people who demand their fair share. Meanwhile, the mobster is questioned by investigators.
Who directed The Thieves?
The Thieves was directed by Lucio Fulci.
Who stars in The Thieves?
The principal cast of The Thieves includes Totò, Armando Calvo, Giovanna Ralli, Giacomo Furia, Enzo Turco.
When was The Thieves released and how long is it?
The Thieves was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thieves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thieves was composed by Carlo Innocenzi.