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The Passionate Thief

6.919601h 46mNRMovieComedy

On New Year's Eve, a young woman and an out-of-work actor complicate a pickpocket's plans to ply his trade.

DirectorMario Monicelli
WritersMario Monicelli·Suso Cecchi d'Amico
ProducersSilvio Clementelli·Goffredo Lombardo

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Passionate Thief isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in France, Italy. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mario Monicelli

AMAnna Magnani
Anna Magnani
Gioia 'Tortorella' Fabbricotti
TTotò
Totò
Umberto 'Infortunio' Pennazzuto
BGBen Gazzara
Ben Gazzara
Lello
FCFred Clark
Fred Clark
L'americano
EVEdy Vessel
Edy Vessel
La ragazza
GRGina Rovere
Gina Rovere
Mimì
TUToni Ucci
Toni Ucci
L'amico di Milena
KP
Kurt Polter
Il guidatore della metropolitana
MRMac Ronay
Mac Ronay
Il guidatore della metropolitana
AA
Alberto De Amicis
GBGianni Bonagura
Gianni Bonagura
RNRik Van Nutter
Rik Van Nutter

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