The Dancer and the Thief (2009)
Present day. Chile. Legendary bank robber Vergara Grey is getting out of prison after 5 long years and is looking forward to a quiet, uneventful life together with his wife and son whom oddly he hasn't heard from in years. But soon his resolve is tested when he meets 19 year old Angel a young thief who insists the two join up to score the biggest heist of all time. Though tempted, he resists until he finds out that his beloved wife has gone off with a millionaire and his son wants to change his last name. Then Victoria, a graceful and mysteriously mute dancer living in a conservatory, steps into the picture. She captivates Vergara and Angel, as well as all others that cross her path, drastically changing their lives.
Director: Fernando Trueba
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date: November 27, 2009
Cast
- Ricardo Darín - Nicolás Vergara Grey
- Abel Ayala - Ángel Santiago
- Miranda Bodenhöfer - Victoria Ponce
- Ariadna Gil - Teresa Capriatti
- Julio Jung - Warden Santoro
- Mario Guerra - Wilson
- Marcia Haydée - Dance Instructor
- Luis Dubó - Rigoberto Marín
- Luis Gnecco - Monasterio
- Mariana Loyola - Lili
Screenplay
- Fernando Trueba (Screenplay)
- Antonio Skármeta (Screenplay)
- Antonio Skármeta (Novel)
Cinematography: Julián Ledesma
Editing: Carmen Frías
Country: Chile, Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Fernando Trueba
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dancer and the Thief about?
- Present day. Chile. Legendary bank robber Vergara Grey is getting out of prison after 5 long years and is looking forward to a quiet, uneventful life together with his wife and son whom oddly he hasn't heard from in years. But soon his resolve is tested when he meets 19 year old Angel a young thief who insists the two join up to score the biggest heist of all time. Though tempted, he resists until he finds out that his beloved wife has gone off with a millionaire and his son wants to change his last name. Then Victoria, a graceful and mysteriously mute dancer living in a conservatory, steps into the picture. She captivates Vergara and Angel, as well as all others that cross her path, drastically changing their lives.
- Who directed The Dancer and the Thief?
- The Dancer and the Thief was directed by Fernando Trueba.
- Who stars in The Dancer and the Thief?
- The Dancer and the Thief stars Ricardo Darín, Abel Ayala, Miranda Bodenhöfer, Ariadna Gil, Julio Jung, Mario Guerra.
- How long is The Dancer and the Thief?
- The Dancer and the Thief has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is The Dancer and the Thief?
- The Dancer and the Thief is a Drama film.
- How much did The Dancer and the Thief gross?
- The Dancer and the Thief grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Dancer and the Thief produced?
- The Dancer and the Thief was produced in Chile, Spain.