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Cast
Alberto Sordi
as Cencio
Sylva Koscina
as Cesira De Angelis
Ettore Manni
as Raimondi
Mario Riva
as Commendator Stefano Maghetti
Marisa Merlini
as Marialele
Alberto Bonucci
as Dottor Valletti
Mario Carotenuto
as Commendator Cestelli
Nando Bruno
as Maresciallo Clemente
Anita Durante
as Madre di Cencio
Vinicio Sofia
as Brigadiere di Gnaccharetta
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1958
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes28
DirectorLuigi Zampa
WritersMassimo Franciosa, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Luigi Zampa
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHe Thief, She Thief
About He Thief, She Thief
Cencio, a roman pilferer, periodically is in prison. He meets Cesira that soon become his partner in crime. With Cesira's help Cencio try the big hit to a jewelery. But the lucky break is over.
Directed by Luigi Zampa, He Thief, She Thief leans on a strong ensemble — Alberto Sordi, Sylva Koscina, Ettore Manni — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1958.
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