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The Little Thief (1988)

Movie ★ 6.2 110 min

Romance Drama Crime

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.

Claude Miller Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 21, 1988
Runtime
110 min
Rating
R
Box office
$1.1M
IMDb
tt0098087
Country
France
Language
French
Studio
Orly Films

Themes

Cast

Charlotte Gainsbourg Charlotte Gainsbourg Janine Castang Didier Bezace Didier Bezace Michel Davenne Simon de La Brosse Simon de La Brosse Raoul Clotilde de Bayser Clotilde de Bayser Séverine Longuet Raoul Billerey Raoul Billerey L'oncle André Rouleau Chantal Banlier Chantal Banlier La tante Léa Rouleau Nathalie Cardone Nathalie Cardone Mauricette Renée Faure Renée Faure La Mére Busato Catherine Arditi Catherine Arditi la directrice de l'école Pierre Maguelon Pierre Maguelon M. Fauvel Marion Grimault Marion Grimault Kebadian

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Little Thief about?
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.
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.
When was The Little Thief released?
The Little Thief is a 1988 romance, drama, crime film.
Where can I watch The Little Thief?
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