The Thief of Paris

Directed by Louis Malle

Written by Georges Darien, Jean-Claude Carrière, Louis Malle, Daniel Boulanger

In turn-of-the-century Paris, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. In retaliation, Georges steals the fiancé's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.

Cast

Jean-Paul Belmondo

Georges Randal

Geneviève Bujold

Charlotte

Marie Dubois

Geneviève Delpiels

Julien Guiomar

Abbot Félix La Margelle

Paul Le Person

Roger Voisin aka 'Roger-La-Honte'

Christian Lude

Urbain Randal, Georges' uncle and guardian

Françoise Fabian

Ida

Marlène Jobert

Broussaille

Bernadette Lafont

Marguerite, brazen maid

Martine Sarcey

Renée Mouratet

Roger Crouzet

Mouratet

Jacques Debary

Courbassol