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The Good Thief (2002) -- An aging gambler (Nolte) on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in the South of France. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.
The Good Thief (2002) -- An aging gambler (Nolte) on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in the South of France. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move.
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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Writers:
Auguste Le Breton (screenplay) and
Jean-Pierre Melville (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
28 February 2003 (Ireland) more
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Tagline:
He doesn't want money. He wants what money can't buy.
Plot:
An aging gambler on a losing streak attempts to rob a casino in the South of France. But someone's already tipped off the cops before he even makes a move. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
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(6 articles)
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Stylish and Satisfying more (90 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Nutsa Kukhianidze ... Anne
Ouassini Embarek ... Said
Marc Lavoine ... Remi

Nick Nolte ... Bob Montagnet

Tchéky Karyo ... Roger
Gérard Darmon ... Raoul
Saïd Taghmaoui ... Paulo
Patricia Kell ... Yvonne
Julien Maurel ... Philippe
Emir Kusturica ... Vladimir
Roland Munter ... Kozinski
Warren Zavatta ... Petit Louis
Théo Trifard ... Bill
Sarah Bridges ... Philippa

Nicolas Dromard ... Luigi
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Double Down (Canada: English title) (working title)
L'homme de la Riviera (France)
Le dernier coup de Monsieur Bob (Canada: French title)
Le dernier coup de Mr Bob (Canada: French title) (DVD title)
The Honest Thief (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for language, sexuality, drug content and some violence.
Runtime:
108 min
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Color (Fujicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Neil Jordan had originally intended to name the film "Double Down" but changed his mind when he learned that there were other films being released with the same and/or similar titled. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: French police do not have jurisdiction in Monaco, which is an independent state (principality) so police from Nice would not be guarding the casino nor the villa. more
Quotes:
Raoul: Do you remember the 80's?
Bob: No.
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Movie Connections:
Remake of Bob le flambeur (1956) more
Soundtrack:
That's Life more

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21 out of 24 people found the following comment useful.
Stylish and Satisfying, 19 September 2003
8/10
Author: dromasca from Herzlya, Israel

'The Good Thief' is the best film Neil Jordan did since 'Mona Lisa' almost two decades ago. It is a classical and well written robbery story, complex enough to catch the interest, simple enough for the spectator to follow and enjoy, and with the special twist at the end that makes a good script. The main character fits Nick Nolte like life, I can imagine only Humphrey Bogart doing better in this role. There are a few other memorable characters, with the Georgian (from the other Georgia) Nutza Kukhianidze promising to become soon a star if she has enough luck to continue to work with good directors and scripts. The cinematography has a special quality, with final stills after each shot, enhancing a good digital camera work. I also liked the soundtrack, it's a mix of classic, jazz and even Leonard Cohen sounds right for a change. 8/10 on my personal scale - certainly worth seeing.

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