The Thief of Paris
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The Thief of Paris is a 1967
French film directed by Louis Malle
and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo
as a professional thief (Georges Randal) at the turn of the century in Paris. The movie is based on a book of the same title by Georges Darien
. The story centers on his burglaries as well as his ongoing relationship with his cousin Charlotte (Geneviève Bujold
). It also features other well-known French actors including Marie Dubois
, Charles Denner
and Bernadette Lafont
.
1967 in film
The year 1967 in film involved some significant events. It is widely considered as one of the most ground-breaking years in film.-Events:* December 26 - The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour airs on British television....
French film directed by Louis Malle
Louis Malle
Louis Malle was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He worked in both French cinema and Hollywood. His films include Ascenseur pour l'échafaud , Atlantic City , and Au revoir, les enfants .- Early years in France :Malle was born into a wealthy industrialist family in Thumeries,...
and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Jean-Paul Belmondo is a French actor initially associated with the New Wave of the 1960s.-Career:Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, west of Paris, Belmondo did not perform well in school, but developed a passion for boxing and football."Did you box professionally very long?" "Not very long...
as a professional thief (Georges Randal) at the turn of the century in Paris. The movie is based on a book of the same title by Georges Darien
Georges Darien
Georges Darien , , was a French writer associated with anarchism and an outspoken advocate of Georgism.- Life :...
. The story centers on his burglaries as well as his ongoing relationship with his cousin Charlotte (Geneviève Bujold
Geneviève Bujold
Geneviève Bujold is a Canadian actress best known for her portrayal of Anne Boleyn in the 1969 film Anne of the Thousand Days, for which she won a Golden Globe Award for best actress and was nominated for an Academy Award....
). It also features other well-known French actors including Marie Dubois
Marie Dubois
Marie Dubois is a French actress.She made her film debut in 1959, and first gained notice in Shoot the Piano Player...
, Charles Denner
Charles Denner
Charles Denner was a French actor born to a Jewish family in Poland. During his 30-year career he worked with some of France's greatest directors of the time, including Louis Malle, Claude Chabrol, Jean-Luc Godard, Costa-Gavras, Claude Lelouch and François Truffaut who gave him two of his most...
and Bernadette Lafont
Bernadette Lafont
Bernadette Lafont is a French actress and the mother of Pauline Lafont .Bernadette Lafont won the César Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for L'Effrontée...
.