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The Thieves

1959Movie1 h 22 min

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

Summary

An Italian-American mobster is sent back to Naples from the States. He moves to Italy with all his illegal proceeds hidden in jam jars--which fall into the wrong hands when they get to the harbour of Naples. These hands belong to people who demand their fair share. Meanwhile, the mobster is questioned by investigators.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Lucio Fulci
Written by
Lucio Fulci, Marino Onorati, Marcello Coscia
Produced by
Luigi Mondello, Roberto Capitani
Music by
Carlo Innocenzi

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Facts

June 27, 1959 · 1 h 22 min · Comedy

Released
June 27, 1959
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, Spain
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Bookends, Split-Screen Phone Call, Janitor Impersonation Infiltration +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Thieves?"

Questions about The Thieves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Thieves?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Thieves worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Thieves okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Thieves make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Thieves?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Thieves in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does The Thieves use?

BookendsSplit-Screen Phone CallJanitor Impersonation InfiltrationShrouded in MythJammed Seat BeltsHidden in Plain SightJob TitleNo Honor Among ThievesDrill the LockLanguage BarrierFoot PoppingAir-Vent Passagewayand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Bookends, Split-Screen Phone Call, and Janitor Impersonation Infiltration.