The Good Thief

"He doesn't want money. He wants what money can't buy."

2003 1h 48m EN

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Synopsis

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An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.

“He doesn't want money. He wants what money can't buy.”

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Cast

Nick Nolte
Bob
Nutsa Kukhianidze
Anne
Saïd Taghmaoui
Paulo
Mark Polish
Albert
Tchéky Karyo
Roger
Gérard Darmon
Raoul
Emir Kusturica
Vladimir
Marc Lavoine
Remi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Neil Jordan
Writers: Neil Jordan, Jean-Pierre Melville, Auguste Le Breton
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Neil Jordan, shot by Chris Menges. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

ERA

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

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tony Lawson 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

CAST

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Nick Nolte and Nutsa Kukhianidze and Saïd Taghmaoui carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "He doesn't want money. He wants what money can't buy.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0281820 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Neil Jordan directs. Chris Menges behind the camera. Elliot Goldenthal scores. Tony Lawson cuts. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 23 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Neil Jordan, shot by Chris Menges. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Elliot Goldenthal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tony Lawson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Nick Nolte and Nutsa Kukhianidze and Saïd Taghmaoui carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "He doesn't want money. He wants what money can't buy.".
8IMDB entry: tt0281820 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 16 themes, including "prostitute", "card game", "drug abuse", "casino".