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The Little Thief tells this interesting story in a somewhat frustrating way.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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The Little Thief
Overview
In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
Director and cast
- Claude Miller Director
- Charlotte Gainsbourg as Janine Castang
- Didier Bezace as Michel Davenne
- Simon de La Brosse as Raoul
- Clotilde de Bayser as Séverine Longuet
- Raoul Billerey as L'oncle André Rouleau
- Chantal Banlier as La tante Léa Rouleau
- Nathalie Cardone as Mauricette
- Renée Faure as La Mére Busato
- Catherine Arditi as la directrice de l'école
- Pierre Maguelon as M. Fauvel
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