The Thief of Paris

The Thief of Paris

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

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Release Date

2/22/1967

Runtime

120 mins

Overview

In Paris around 1900, a young man raised by his wealthy uncle plots revenge after his cousin is betrothed to a rich neighbor. He steals the fiancé's family jewels, reveling in the thrill, and sets off on a lifelong path of burglary.

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Budget

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Revenue

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A charming belle époque caper about a young man who discovers exhilaration in theft, told with Malle's light satirical touch. It's a film that finds romantic possibility in petty crime and the psychology of desire.

Mood

PlayfulWhimsicalBittersweet

Themes

BetrayalRevengeObsessionClass

Tone

Ironic

Pacing

Steady

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Linear

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