The Thief of Paris

"The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes."

1967 2h 0m FR

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 90

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Synopsis

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In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. In retaliation, Georges steals the fiancé's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.

“The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes.”

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Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo
Georges Randal
Geneviève Bujold
Charlotte
Marie Dubois
Geneviève Delpiels
Julien Guiomar
Abbot Félix La Margelle
Paul Le Person
Roger Voisin aka 'Roger-La-Honte'
Christian Lude
Urbain Randal, Georges' uncle and guardian
Françoise Fabian
Ida
Marlène Jobert
Broussaille

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Louis Malle
Writers: Jean-Claude Carrière, Louis Malle
Languages: French
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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59 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Louis Malle, shot by Henri Decaë. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Henri Lanoë. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Henri Lanoë shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

ERA

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Jean-Paul Belmondo and Geneviève Bujold and Marie Dubois carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0062457 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Louis Malle directs. Henri Decaë behind the camera. Henri Lanoë scores. Henri Lanoë cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

159 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Louis Malle, shot by Henri Decaë. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Henri Lanoë. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Henri Lanoë shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jean-Paul Belmondo and Geneviève Bujold and Marie Dubois carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes.".
8IMDB entry: tt0062457 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 90 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.