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The Policemen and the Thieves

1998Movie

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

A fast-paced drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or romance.

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Story

When a charming crook sold fake archaeological treasures to a naive foreigner, he did not know what he was doing: an overseas guest turned out to be the director of a Russian-American pasta factory. The deceived American angrily orders his guard to find a thief. Unhappy fraudster awaits terrible punishment.

Feels like

  • Caper Comedy
  • Lighthearted Crime
  • Mistaken Identity
  • Comedic Pursuit
  • Plot-Driven Fun
  • Quick-Paced
  • Witty Banter
  • Amusing Antics
  • Escapist Entertainment

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Nikolay Dostal, Yuri Kryuchkov, Lyudmila Vasilyeva
Written by
Nikolay Dostal, Georgi Nikolayev
Produced by
Erik Waisberg, Mariya Murashova, Yelena Mizonova
Music by
Aleksandr Belyayev

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 12, 1998 · Drama, Comedy, Crime · Russian

Released
December 12, 1998
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Budget
$35,000

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Policemen and the Thieves worth watching?"

Questions about The Policemen and the Thieves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Policemen and the Thieves worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6).

Will The Policemen and the Thieves make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Policemen and the Thieves?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Policemen and the Thieves in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.