The Little Thief
La Petite Voleuse
Synopsis
In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
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Charlotte Gainsbourg
Janine Castang
Didier Bezace
Michel Davenne
Simon de La Brosse
Raoul
Clotilde de Bayser
Séverine Longuet
Raoul Billerey
L'oncle André Rouleau
Chantal Banlier
La tante Léa Rouleau
Nathalie Cardone
Mauricette
Renée Faure
La Mére Busato
Catherine Arditi
la directrice de l'école
Pierre Maguelon
M. Fauvel
Marion Grimault
Kebadian
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Annie Miller, Luc Béraud, Claude Miller
- Original Score
- Alain Jomy
- Original Title
- La Petite Voleuse
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Orly Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Miller
Annie Miller, Luc Béraud, Claude Miller, Claude de Givray, François Truffaut
Alain Jomy
Dominique Chapuis
Albert Jurgenson
Jean-Louis Livi, Claude Miller, Jean-José Richer
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Louis Livi
Producer
Dominique Chapuis
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Kohut-Svelko
Production Design
Claude Miller
Director
Claude Miller
Producer
Annie Miller
Screenplay
Luc Béraud
Screenplay
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Jacqueline Bouchard
Costume Design
Catherine Bouchard
Costume Design
Claude Miller
Screenplay
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 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Thief
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Thief about?
In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
Who directed The Little Thief?
The Little Thief was directed by Claude Miller.
Who stars in The Little Thief?
The principal cast of The Little Thief includes Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bezace, Simon de La Brosse, Clotilde de Bayser, Raoul Billerey.
When was The Little Thief released and how long is it?
The Little Thief was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did The Little Thief make at the box office?
The Little Thief grossed $1.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Thief?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Thief was composed by Alain Jomy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Thief?
The Little Thief holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).