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The Good Thief

The Good Thief

Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2003

An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.

Movie details

The Good Thief

“He doesn't want money. He wants what money can't buy.”

2003 Crime · Drama · Thriller 1h 48m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in Monte Carlo. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Good Thief?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Neil Jordan

Written by

Neil Jordan

Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte

Bob

Nutsa Kukhianidze

Nutsa Kukhianidze

Anne

Saïd Taghmaoui

Saïd Taghmaoui

Paulo

Mark Polish

Mark Polish

Albert

Tchéky Karyo

Tchéky Karyo

Roger

Gérard Darmon

Gérard Darmon

Raoul

Emir Kusturica

Emir Kusturica

Vladimir

Court is in session

Put The Good Thief on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.