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The Children Thief

Original title: Le voleur d'enfants
  • 1991
  • 1h 50m
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6.0/10
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The Children Thief (1991)
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In 1925 Paris, the Colonel kidnaps unhappy or abandoned boys, providing them and his wife with comfort and joy in his rich mansion. Then things become complicated when he adopts a girl.In 1925 Paris, the Colonel kidnaps unhappy or abandoned boys, providing them and his wife with comfort and joy in his rich mansion. Then things become complicated when he adopts a girl.In 1925 Paris, the Colonel kidnaps unhappy or abandoned boys, providing them and his wife with comfort and joy in his rich mansion. Then things become complicated when he adopts a girl.

  • Director
    • Christian de Chalonge
  • Writers
    • Dominique Garnier
    • Jules Supervielle
    • Christian de Chalonge
  • Stars
    • Marcello Mastroianni
    • Ángela Molina
    • Michel Piccoli
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    203
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    • Director
      • Christian de Chalonge
    • Writers
      • Dominique Garnier
      • Jules Supervielle
      • Christian de Chalonge
    • Stars
      • Marcello Mastroianni
      • Ángela Molina
      • Michel Piccoli
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Virginie Ledoyen in The Children Thief (1991)
    Virginie Ledoyen and Ángela Molina in The Children Thief (1991)
    Marcello Mastroianni, Virginie Ledoyen, and Michel Piccoli in The Children Thief (1991)
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    Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni
    • Bigua
    Ángela Molina
    Ángela Molina
    • Desposoria
    Michel Piccoli
    Michel Piccoli
    • M. Armand
    Virginie Ledoyen
    Virginie Ledoyen
    • Gabrielle
    Loïc Even
    • Joseph
    Nada Strancar
    • Rose
    Cécile Pallas
    • Le mère d'Antoine
    Daniel Martin
    Gabriele Tinti
    Gabriele Tinti
    • L'argentin 1
    Massimo Giuliani
    • L'argentin 2
    Caspar Salmon
    • Antoine
    Benjamin Doat
    • Benjamin
    Nicolas Carré
    • Nicolas
    Adrien Canivet
    • René
    Benjamin Bernard
    • Alex
    Roman Bernard
    • Max
    Mathieu Bisson
    • Simon
    • (as Bisson Buisson)
    Mathias Ruis-Huidobro
    • Lucien
    • Director
      • Christian de Chalonge
    • Writers
      • Dominique Garnier
      • Jules Supervielle
      • Christian de Chalonge
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      Virginie Ledoyen, who was 14 during filming, has her first full nude scene and first movie kiss, with Marcello Mastroianni, 52 years her senior. "There was never anything ambiguous and unhealthy about it because the man was [...] incredibly respectful," said the actress.

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 1991 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • El ladrón de niños
    • Filming locations
      • Milan, Lombardia, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Dean Film
      • Gica
      • Lotus Films Internacional
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      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
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