The Thief
“He'll steal your heart!”
Katya and her 6-year-old son Sanya, who, in 1952, meet a veteran Soviet officer named Tolyan. Katya falls in love with Tolyan, who turns out to be a small time criminal, but who also becomes a father figure to Sanya ...
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About The Thief
The Thief is a 1997 Russian-language drama and crime film directed by Pavel Chukhray. The cast is led by Vladimir Mashkov, Yekaterina Rednikova, Mikhail Filipchuk. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Klassiki.
The Thief was produced by Canal+, CNC, and Productions Le Pont and made in Russia and France. It was released on October 13, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Pavel Chukhray
- Writers
- Pavel Chukhray
- Release date
- October 13, 1997
- Original language
- Russian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Russia, France
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Canal+, CNC, Productions Le Pont
The Thief cast & crew
The Thief was directed by Pavel Chukhray and written by Pavel Chukhray.
The cast features Vladimir Mashkov as Tolyan, Yekaterina Rednikova as Katya, Mikhail Filipchuk as Sanya, Yuri Belyayev as Old Sanya, Amaliya Mordvinova as Doctor's wife, and Natalya Pozdnyakova as Бухгалтерша.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Vladimir Klimov and it was produced by Igor Tolstunov and Sergey Kozlov.
Is The Thief worth watching?
The Thief holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 105 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, The Thief is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Thief
Vladimir Mashkov
Tolyan
Yekaterina Rednikova
Katya
Mikhail Filipchuk
Sanya
Yuri Belyayev
Old Sanya
Amaliya Mordvinova
Doctor's wife
Natalya Pozdnyakova
Бухгалтерша
Lidiya Savchenko
Aunt Tanya
Anatoliy Koshcheev
Anna Shtukaturova
the limping girl
Ervand Arzumanyan
Accountant
Olga Pashkova
Actress
Dima Chigaryov
Teenage Sanya
The Thief — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Thief in United States?
The Thief is streaming on Klassiki in United States.
▸Is The Thief on Klassiki?
Yes — The Thief is currently available on Klassiki in United States.
▸What language is The Thief in?
The Thief is originally in Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Thief?
The Thief runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Thief rated?
The Thief is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 105 ratings.
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