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The Good Thief

The Good Thief

He doesn't want money. He wants what money can't buy.

20036.11h 48m

Overview

An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.

Directed by Neil Jordan
Written by Neil Jordan, Jean-Pierre Melville, Auguste Le Breton
Produced by John Wells, Stephen Woolley, Seaton McLean
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0M0

Top Cast

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Bob

Nutsa Kukhianidze

Nutsa Kukhianidze

Anne

Saïd Taghmaoui

Saïd Taghmaoui

Paulo

Mark Polish

Mark Polish

Albert

Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Roger

Gérard Darmon

Gérard Darmon

Raoul

Emir Kusturica

Emir Kusturica

Vladimir

Marc Lavoine

Marc Lavoine

Remi

Ouassini Embarek

Ouassini Embarek

Said

Michael Polish

Michael Polish

Bertram

Themes & Keywords

prostitutecard gamedrug abusecasinomonte carlopaintingretirementheistfrench rivieracapercriminalgambleralarmforgerygrand prixdrug withdrawal

About The Good Thief

The Good Thief is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2003 exploring themes of prostitute, card game, drug abuse, casino, monte carlo, painting. Directed by Neil Jordan, it stars Nick Nolte, Nutsa Kukhianidze, Saïd Taghmaoui. An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.

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