The Snatch Thief (2018)
In the Argentinian city of Tucumán, Miguel is making a living as a “motochorro”, a thief who snatches people’s belongings fromhis motorbike. When he steals the purse of Elena, an old woman, he ends up hurting her badly. After the brutal incident, Miguel is plagued by guilt and unable to forget about his victim. In an attempt to make things right, he conceals his true identity from the old woman and starts to take care of the injured and unsuspecting Elena. The closer he gets to her the more he becomes entangled in his own lies. Afraid of telling Elena the truth, Miguel continues to be haunted by his past and is unable to find true redemption.
Director: Agustín Toscano
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: June 7, 2018
Cast
- Sergio Prina - Miguel Palaveccino
- Liliana Juárez - Elena Suárez
- Daniel Elías - Colorao
- León Zelarayán - León Palaveccino
- Pilar Benítez Vibart - Luz Castillo
- Mirella Pascual - Flora
- Camila Plaate - Antonella
- Pablo Ríos - Negro Pollera
- Rodolfo Juárez - Padre de Miguel
- Mauricio Quiroga - Hermano de Miguel
Screenplay
Music: Maxi Prietto
Editing: Pablo Barbieri Carrera
Production: Rizoma Films, Murillo Cine, Oriental Films, The Match Factory, Cine Argentino, INCAA, Instituto del Cine y Audiovisual del Uruguay (ICAU), Programa Ibermedia
Country: Argentina, France, Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Snatch Thief about?
- In the Argentinian city of Tucumán, Miguel is making a living as a “motochorro”, a thief who snatches people’s belongings fromhis motorbike. When he steals the purse of Elena, an old woman, he ends up hurting her badly. After the brutal incident, Miguel is plagued by guilt and unable to forget about his victim. In an attempt to make things right, he conceals his true identity from the old woman and starts to take care of the injured and unsuspecting Elena. The closer he gets to her the more he becomes entangled in his own lies. Afraid of telling Elena the truth, Miguel continues to be haunted by his past and is unable to find true redemption.
- Who directed The Snatch Thief?
- The Snatch Thief was directed by Agustín Toscano.
- Who stars in The Snatch Thief?
- The Snatch Thief stars Sergio Prina, Liliana Juárez, Daniel Elías, León Zelarayán, Pilar Benítez Vibart, Mirella Pascual.
- How long is The Snatch Thief?
- The Snatch Thief has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Snatch Thief?
- The Snatch Thief is a Drama film.
- Where was The Snatch Thief produced?
- The Snatch Thief was produced in Argentina, France, Uruguay.