The Little Thief (1988)
In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
Director: Claude Miller
Genre: Romance, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 21, 1988
Cast
- Charlotte Gainsbourg - Janine Castang
- Didier Bezace - Michel Davenne
- Simon de La Brosse - Raoul
- Clotilde de Bayser - Séverine Longuet
- Raoul Billerey - L'oncle André Rouleau
- Chantal Banlier - La tante Léa Rouleau
- Nathalie Cardone - Mauricette
- Renée Faure - La Mére Busato
- Catherine Arditi - la directrice de l'école
- Pierre Maguelon - M. Fauvel
Screenplay
- Claude de Givray (Story)
- Claude Miller (Screenplay)
- François Truffaut (Story)
- Luc Béraud (Screenplay)
- Annie Miller (Screenplay)
Music: Alain Jomy
Cinematography: Dominique Chapuis
Editing: Albert Jurgenson
Production: Orly Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Box Office: $1M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Young Love and Rebellious Spirits
Keywords
paris, france, love triangle, approved school , age difference, runaway, fetish, precocity, theft
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Thief about?
- In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
- Who directed The Little Thief?
- The Little Thief was directed by Claude Miller.
- Who stars in The Little Thief?
- The Little Thief stars Charlotte Gainsbourg, Didier Bezace, Simon de La Brosse, Clotilde de Bayser, Raoul Billerey, Chantal Banlier.
- How long is The Little Thief?
- The Little Thief has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Thief?
- The Little Thief is a Romance, Drama, Crime film.
- How much did The Little Thief gross?
- The Little Thief grossed $1M worldwide.
- Where was The Little Thief produced?
- The Little Thief was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Little Thief?
- The themes of The Little Thief include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits.