The Thief of Paris
In Paris around 1900, 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. As an act of revenge, Georges steals the fiance's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a life-time of burglary.
Louis Malle
Casts & Crew
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Geneviève Bujold
Marie Dubois
Julien Guiomar
Paul Le Person
Christian Lude
Françoise Fabian
Marlène Jobert
Bernadette Lafont
Martine Sarcey
Roger Crouzet
Jacques Debary
Fernand Guiot
Marc Dudicourt
Monique Mélinand
Madeleine Damien
Jacqueline Staup
Nane Germon
Jean Champion
Jacques Gheusi
Christian de Tillière
Charles Denner
Paul Vally
Duncan Elliott
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