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The Little Thief

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In the aftermath of World War II, 16-year-old Janine Castang (Charlotte Gainsbourg) is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the country. Unhappy with her new living arrangements, Janine begins acting out by compulsively stealing. After more than one encounter with the police, the troubled girl runs away to the city. There, she finds work as a maid and begins an affair with an older, married man (Didier Bezace), but still can't escape her kleptomania.

Critics Reviews

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
2.5/4
The Little Thief tells this interesting story in a somewhat frustrating way. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jun 28, 2022
An excellent French film. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jun 6, 2005
3/5
Andy Klein Los Angeles CityBeat Jun 19, 2004
4/5
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Feb 27, 2004
4/5
Daniel M. Kimmel Worcester Telegram & Gazette Feb 22, 2004
2/5
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Audience Reviews

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Aug 9, 2010 great films, great memories. One of Jane's and Serge's daughter's first role See more Jan 4, 2010 love the atmosphere, music, Charlotte's character ... See more May 25, 2009 bon film d apres guerre qui a revele charlotte gainsbourg See more May 11, 2008 Great story. The music in the opening credits - together with the war-time clips – just drew me right in. See more Apr 22, 2008 Tres bonne interpretation de Charlotte Gainsbourg. Du bon Claude Miller. See more Dec 23, 2007 Dans la lignée de l'effrontée nous retrouvons une Charlotte, perdue, pleine de vie et qui mord la vie sans forcément réfléchir. Tout le charme d'une jeune fille curieuse et maladroite au début de la vie des "grandes personnes" !!! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Claude Miller

Director

Charlotte Gainsbourg

Janine Castang

Didier Bezace

Michel Davenne

Simon de la Brosse

Raoul

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Movie Info

Synopsis In the aftermath of World War II, 16-year-old Janine Castang (Charlotte Gainsbourg) is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the country. Unhappy with her new living arrangements, Janine begins acting out by compulsively stealing. After more than one encounter with the police, the troubled girl runs away to the city. There, she finds work as a maid and begins an affair with an older, married man (Didier Bezace), but still can't escape her kleptomania.
Director
Claude Miller
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m
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