The Little Thief(1988)
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The Little Thief Synopsis
In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
The Little Thief (1988) is a romance, drama and crime film directed by Claude Miller, released on December 21, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bezace, Simon de La Brosse and Clotilde de Bayser. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Miller
- Writers:
- Annie Miller, Luc Béraud, Claude de Givray
- Producers:
- Jean-Louis Livi, Claude Miller
- Cinematographer:
- Dominique Chapuis
- Production:
- Orly Films
- Revenue:
- $1,055,416
- Status:
- Released
The Little Thief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlotte Gainsbourg
as Janine Castang
Didier Bezace
as Michel Davenne
Simon de La Brosse
as Raoul
Clotilde de Bayser
as Séverine Longuet
Raoul Billerey
as L'oncle André Rouleau
Chantal Banlier
as La tante Léa Rouleau
- Nathalie Cardone
Nathalie Cardone
as Mauricette
Renée Faure
as La Mére Busato
Catherine Arditi
as la directrice de l'école
Pierre Maguelon
as M. Fauvel
Marion Grimault
as Kebadian
Key crew
Directed by Claude Miller, written by Annie Miller, Luc Béraud and Claude de Givray, produced by Jean-Louis Livi and Claude Miller.
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The Little Thief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 76 ratings.
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The Little Thief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Thief online?
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The Little Thief (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Canal VOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Little Thief?
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The main cast of The Little Thief (1988) includes Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bezace, Simon de La Brosse, Clotilde de Bayser and Raoul Billerey. The film was directed by Claude Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Thief released?
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The Little Thief was released on December 21, 1988 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Little Thief worth watching?
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The Little Thief (1988) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.