The Happy Thieves(1961)
Rita and Rex Steal The Picture!
The Happy Thieves Synopsis
A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.
The Happy Thieves (1961) is a comedy and crime film directed by George Marshall, released on December 20, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Rita Hayworth, Rex Harrison, Joseph Wiseman and Alida Valli. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- George Marshall
- Writers:
- Richard Condon, John Gay
- Production:
- Hillworth Productions A.G.
- Status:
- Released
The Happy Thieves (1961) Trailer
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The Happy Thieves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rita Hayworth
as Eve Lewis
Rex Harrison
as Jimmy Bourne
Joseph Wiseman
as Jean Marie Calbert
Alida Valli
as Duchess Blanca
Grégoire Aslan
as Dr. Victor Muñoz
Virgílio Teixeira
as Cayetano the Bullfighter
Peter Illing
as Mr. Pickett the Art Expert
Britt Ekland
as Mrs. Pickett
- George Rigaud
George Rigaud
as Spanish Police Inspector
Gérard Tichy
as Antonio, Prado Museum Guard
Key crew
Directed by George Marshall, written by Richard Condon and John Gay.
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The Happy Thieves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Happy Thieves – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Happy Thieves online?
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The Happy Thieves (1961) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Happy Thieves?
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The main cast of The Happy Thieves (1961) includes Rita Hayworth, Rex Harrison, Joseph Wiseman, Alida Valli and Grégoire Aslan. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Happy Thieves released?
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The Happy Thieves was released on December 20, 1961 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Happy Thieves worth watching?
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The Happy Thieves (1961) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Happy Thieves?
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Yes. The official The Happy Thieves trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.