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The Little Thief

1988 · 110 min · Director: Claude Miller

The Little Thief (1988) is a romance, directed by Claude Miller. It stars Charlotte Gainsbourg and Didier Bezace. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 6.2/10.

What The Little Thief Is About

In a provincial French town at the start of the 1950s, Janine is being raised by an aunt and uncle and begins stealing out of boredom, first as a game and then as the shape her life takes. The road runs from a married lover to a fellow thief to a reformatory, and she learns something about herself at every stop. The screenplay was the last one François Truffaut wrote and never had time to film; he entrusted it to Claude Berri, who passed it to Claude Miller to direct. Charlotte Gainsbourg plays Janine.

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What is The Little Thief about?

In a provincial French town at the start of the 1950s, Janine is being raised by an aunt and uncle and begins stealing out of boredom, first as a game and then as the shape her life takes. The road runs from a married lover to a fellow thief to a reformatory, and she learns something about herself at every stop.

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How long is The Little Thief?

The Little Thief runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did The Little Thief come out?

The Little Thief was released in 1988.

Who directed The Little Thief?

The Little Thief was directed by Claude Miller.

Who stars in The Little Thief?

The Little Thief stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bezace, Simon de La Brosse, Clotilde de Bayser.

What is The Little Thief's rating?

The Little Thief holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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