In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. In retaliation, Georges steals the fiancé's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.
Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bujold, Marie Dubois
The Thief of Paris
The light touch of the masters! Malle makes… Belmondo takes.
In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. In retaliation, Georges steals the fiancé's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Louis Malle
- Cast
- Jean-Paul Belmondo, Geneviève Bujold, Marie Dubois, Julien Guiomar, Paul Le Person, Christian Lude
- Studio
- Les Productions Artistes Associés, C. C. Champion, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
