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The Good Thief (1980)

Movie ★ 6.3 108 min

Caleb, "son of nobody" (Enrico Montesano) lives in Galilee in Jesus' day and struggles as a thief and con-man, pretending to be a magician. When he witnesses Jesus turning water into wine, he thinks he's found a competitor. So Caleb goes on, convinced that Jesus is a fake just as he is, always trying to figure out his tricks. In the meantime, he gets involved with a prostitute (played by Edwige Fenech), but also with the wife of a Roman patrician (played by the equally alluring Bernadette Lafont), he steals a few goats and cons a few people, he befriends a lovable dog and gets in trouble with some Roman soldiers.

Pasquale Festa Campanile Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 1, 1980
Runtime
108 min
IMDb
tt0078926
Country
France, Italy
Language
Italian
Studio
Carthago Films, Daimo Cinematografica, Italian International Film, RAI

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Good Thief about?
Caleb, "son of nobody" (Enrico Montesano) lives in Galilee in Jesus' day and struggles as a thief and con-man, pretending to be a magician. When he witnesses Jesus turning water into wine, he thinks he's found a competitor. So Caleb goes on, convinced that Jesus is a fake just as he is, always trying to figure out his tricks. In the meantime, he gets involved with a prostitute (played by Edwige Fenech), but also with the wife of a Roman patrician (played by the equally alluring Bernadette Lafont), he steals a few goats and cons a few people, he befriends a lovable dog and gets in trouble with some Roman soldiers.
Who directed The Good Thief?
The Good Thief was directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile.
Who stars in The Good Thief?
The Good Thief stars Enrico Montesano, Edwige Fenech, Bernadette Lafont, Claudio Cassinelli.
When was The Good Thief released?
The Good Thief is a 1980 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Good Thief?
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