Der Dieb von San Marengo (1963)

In San Marengo, master thief Cesare Giovanini’s heists leave local merchants profiting from hefty insurance claims. When captured, he’s granted luxury prison comforts, and even nightly “private visits”, in exchange for continuing his work under police supervision. Bored, Cesare escapes, only to be recaptured with an unexpected offer: a lucrative board position instead of bars.

Director: Günter Reisch
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: André Asriel
Cinematography: Otto Merz, Jürgen Brauer
Editing: Lena Neumann
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Günter Reisch
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Der Dieb von San Marengo about?
In San Marengo, master thief Cesare Giovanini’s heists leave local merchants profiting from hefty insurance claims. When captured, he’s granted luxury prison comforts, and even nightly “private visits”, in exchange for continuing his work under police supervision. Bored, Cesare escapes, only to be recaptured with an unexpected offer: a lucrative board position instead of bars.
Who directed Der Dieb von San Marengo?
Der Dieb von San Marengo was directed by Günter Reisch.
Who stars in Der Dieb von San Marengo?
Der Dieb von San Marengo stars Horst Drinda, Kurt Rackelmann, Wolf Kaiser, Valentina Thielová, Helga Piur, Günter Rüger.
How long is Der Dieb von San Marengo?
Der Dieb von San Marengo has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Der Dieb von San Marengo?
Der Dieb von San Marengo is a Music, Comedy film.
Where was Der Dieb von San Marengo produced?
Der Dieb von San Marengo was produced in Germany, East Germany.