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First Aired: 19851 Season

Hunting for the Art Thief

Series Overview

A series of crime dramas starring Giuliano Gemma as the captain of the Carabinieri Malfai, specializing in recovering stolen works of art, begins airing on Rai Uno. Seven episodes are scheduled, with Duccio Tesseri, Tonino Valeri, and Sergio Martino co-starring. In addition to Gemma, Caterina Borano, Patrizia Pellegrino, Fiorenza Marcheggimi, Isabel Russinovi, and Anna Melato will also make appearances, while Vanni Corbellini will be a regular cast member as Brigadier Plenizio, the protagonist's right-hand man. The Carabinieri also collaborated on the series with the Special Unit for the Protection of Artistic Heritage. Gemma plays the unit's commander, who faces a variety of adventures, all centered on thefts or news stories that highlight the dangers to artistic heritage.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 7 Episodes

Air Date Window

1985 – Present

Premiered: Wed, Nov 20, 1985

Created By
Sergio MartinoSergio Martino

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Jan 15, 1986

Season 1, Episode 7: “Episode 7”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sergio Martino

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunting for the Art Thief

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What is Hunting for the Art Thief about?

A series of crime dramas starring Giuliano Gemma as the captain of the Carabinieri Malfai, specializing in recovering stolen works of art, begins airing on Rai Uno. Seven episodes are scheduled, with Duccio Tesseri, Tonino Valeri, and Sergio Martino co-starring. In addition to Gemma, Caterina Borano, Patrizia Pellegrino, Fiorenza Marcheggimi, Isabel Russinovi, and Anna Melato will also make appearances, while Vanni Corbellini will be a regular cast member as Brigadier Plenizio, the protagonist's right-hand man. The Carabinieri also collaborated on the series with the Special Unit for the Protection of Artistic Heritage. Gemma plays the unit's commander, who faces a variety of adventures, all centered on thefts or news stories that highlight the dangers to artistic heritage.

How many seasons does Hunting for the Art Thief have?

Hunting for the Art Thief comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Hunting for the Art Thief?

Key cast members in Hunting for the Art Thief include Giuliano Gemma, Vanni Corbellini, Tony Kendall, Carlo Cartier, Fabrizio Bentivoglio.

Who created or directed Hunting for the Art Thief?

Hunting for the Art Thief was developed and directed by Sergio Martino.