The Sheep Thief(1997)
The Sheep Thief Synopsis
A young boy gets caught stealing a sheep and is shaved of all his hair and branded with a mark on his forehead so that everyone will know that he is a thief and not to be trusted. Dumped in the desert, the thief covers his marking with a headscarf and goes to the nearest village where he is taken in by a trusting family in return for his work. However, has be actually changed or is he still the same thief at heart?
The Sheep Thief (1997) is a drama film directed by Asif Kapadia, released on May 16, 1997 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Jigar Bikhabha, Soaib Karimbhai, Kokila Mahendra and Abdur Rehman. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Asif Kapadia
- Writers:
- Asif Kapadia
- Production:
- Channel 4 Television, Polaris Arts, Royal College of Art
- Status:
- Released
The Sheep Thief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Asif Kapadia, written by Asif Kapadia.
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The Sheep Thief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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The Sheep Thief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sheep Thief online?
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Who stars in The Sheep Thief?
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The main cast of The Sheep Thief (1997) includes Jigar Bikhabha, Soaib Karimbhai, Kokila Mahendra and Abdur Rehman. The film was directed by Asif Kapadia. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sheep Thief released?
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The Sheep Thief was released on May 16, 1997 and runs for 24m.
Is The Sheep Thief worth watching?
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The Sheep Thief (1997) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.