The Thief Lord
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Synopsis
A tale about two young boys, Prosper and Bo, who flee to Venice after being orphaned and dumped in the care of a cruel auntie. Hiding in the canals and alleyways of the city, the boys are befriended by a gang of young urchins and their enigmatic leader, the Thief Lord. From their home base of an old cinema theater, the children steal from the rich to support themselves and soon capture the interest of a bumbling detective. However, a greater threat to the children is something from a forgotten past - a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Thief Lord Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-03-31
Top Cast
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Prosper
Jasper Harris
Bo
Rollo Weeks
Scipio
Alice Connor
Hornet
George MacKay
Riccio
Jim Carter
Victor
Caroline Goodall
Ida
Robert Bathurst
Dottor Massimo
Alexei Sayle
Barbarossa
Vanessa Redgrave
Sister Antonia
Carole Boyd
Esther Hartlieb
Bob Goody
Max Hartlieb
Lathaniel Dyer
Mosca
Geoffrey Hutchings
Conte
Chris Bearne
Newspaper Salesman
Roya Zargar
Maid
Ann Overstall Comfort
Housekeeper
Lewis Crutch
Renzo
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.57x
+$3.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Claus
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Claus, Daniel Musgrave
- Original Score
- Nigel Clarke, Michael Csányi-Wills
- Original Title
- The Thief Lord
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Luxembourg, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.1M
- Production Studios
- Thema Production, Delux Productions, Future Films, Comet Films, Comet Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Claus
Richard Claus, Daniel Musgrave, Cornelia Funke
Nigel Clarke, Michael Csányi-Wills
David Slama
Peter R. Adam
Daniel Musgrave, John Buchanan, Kwesi Dickson, Carola Ash, Richard Claus
Department Leadership Roster
David Slama
Director of Photography
Richard Claus
Director
Daniel Musgrave
Producer
Peter R. Adam
Editor
John Buchanan
Producer
Kwesi Dickson
Producer
Carola Ash
Producer
Richard Claus
Screenplay
Richard Claus
Producer
Daniel Musgrave
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thief Lord
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What is The Thief Lord about?
A tale about two young boys, Prosper and Bo, who flee to Venice after being orphaned and dumped in the care of a cruel auntie. Hiding in the canals and alleyways of the city, the boys are befriended by a gang of young urchins and their enigmatic leader, the Thief Lord. From their home base of an old cinema theater, the children steal from the rich to support themselves and soon capture the interest of a bumbling detective. However, a greater threat to the children is something from a forgotten past - a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself
Who directed The Thief Lord?
The Thief Lord was directed by Richard Claus.
Who stars in The Thief Lord?
The principal cast of The Thief Lord includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jasper Harris, Rollo Weeks, Alice Connor, George MacKay.
When was The Thief Lord released and how long is it?
The Thief Lord was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Thief Lord?
The Thief Lord had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $5.1M at the worldwide box office (2.57 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Thief Lord?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thief Lord was composed by Nigel Clarke, Michael Csányi-Wills.
Is The Thief Lord based on a book or true story?
The Thief Lord is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cornelia Funke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thief Lord?
The Thief Lord holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).