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The Thief Lord

  • 20062006
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
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5.9/10
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jasper Harris in The Thief Lord (2006)
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After their mother dies, two boys flee their mean aunt and head for Venice, Italy, where they meet Scipio, the mysterious "Thief Lord." Along with a small gang of abandoned kids, the boys st... Read allAfter their mother dies, two boys flee their mean aunt and head for Venice, Italy, where they meet Scipio, the mysterious "Thief Lord." Along with a small gang of abandoned kids, the boys start robbing the rich to support themselves.After their mother dies, two boys flee their mean aunt and head for Venice, Italy, where they meet Scipio, the mysterious "Thief Lord." Along with a small gang of abandoned kids, the boys start robbing the rich to support themselves.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Claus
  • Writers
    • Daniel Musgrave(screenplay)
    • Richard Claus(screenplay)
    • Cornelia Funke(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Jasper Harris
    • Carole Boyd
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Claus
  • Writers
    • Daniel Musgrave(screenplay)
    • Richard Claus(screenplay)
    • Cornelia Funke(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Jasper Harris
    • Carole Boyd
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    • 41User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    Aaron Taylor-Johnson
    • Prosperas Prosper
    Jasper Harris
    Jasper Harris
    • Boas Bo
    Carole Boyd
    • Esther Hartliebas Esther Hartlieb
    Bob Goody
    • Max Hartliebas Max Hartlieb
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Victoras Victor
    Malcolm Turner
    • Chemistas Chemist
    Rollo Weeks
    Rollo Weeks
    • Scipioas Scipio
    George MacKay
    George MacKay
    • Riccioas Riccio
    Alice Connor
    Alice Connor
    • Hornetas Hornet
    Lathaniel Dyer
    • Moscaas Mosca
    Alexei Sayle
    Alexei Sayle
    • Barbarossaas Barbarossa
    Caroline Goodall
    Caroline Goodall
    • Idaas Ida
    Geoffrey Hutchings
    Geoffrey Hutchings
    • Conteas Conte
    Robert Bathurst
    Robert Bathurst
    • Dottor Massimoas Dottor Massimo
    Roya Zargar
    Roya Zargar
    • Maidas Maid
    Ann Overstall Comfort
    • Housekeeperas Housekeeper
    • (as Ann Comfort)
    Chris Bearne
    Chris Bearne
    • Newspaper Salesmanas Newspaper Salesman
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Sister Antoniaas Sister Antonia
    • Director
      • Richard Claus
    • Writers
      • Daniel Musgrave(screenplay)
      • Richard Claus(screenplay)
      • Cornelia Funke(based on the novel by)
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    A tale about two young boys, Prosper and Bo, who flee to Venice after being orphaned and dumped in the care of a cruel auntie. Hiding in the canals and alleyways of the city, the boys are befriended by a gang of young urchins and their enigmatic leader, the Thief Lord. From their home base of an old cinema theater, the children steal from the rich to support themselves and soon capture the interest of a bumbling detective. However, a greater threat to the children is something from a forgotten past-- a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself. —Kasey and Toby
    • cape the garment
    • disappointment
    • envy
    • mask
    • new family
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    • Taglines
      • Magic is just around the corner.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for language and thematic elements
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the San Marco scene, Hornet brings out a hardback copy of Cornelia Funke's Inkheart. She carries a book as the gang walks in-line across the plaza (starting at 22:32) and sits in a fence to read it (at 24:00) while waiting when Scipio meets the Conte.
    • Goofs
      In the fight between the boys and the Aunt and Uncle where Mosca jumps the Uncle, Hornet is holding Bo in the long shots, but in two medium shots (at around 1h 28 mins) Bo is missing from the shot altogether.
    • Quotes

      Bo: Where have you been?

      Prosper: At the merry-go-round with Scip.

      Bo: Didn't work, did it?

      Prosper: Yeah, it did. Scip's all grown up.

      Bo: Really? But you're still my same Prop.

      Prosper: Are you disappointed?

      Bo: No. I'm happy.

    • Connections
      Features The Little Vampire (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Orphan Skies
      Vocalist: Howard New
      Bass Guitar: Joe Henson
      Drums: Danny Cummings
      Guitar: Mark Lo

    User reviews41

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    Top review
    9/10
    Excellent adaptation. Scipio impresses.
    Cornelia Funke is my favourite author, due to her natural characters, rich imagination & the vivid scenes she paints. (In the imagination.) Yet I had no idea The Thief Lord was being made & only discovered by chance that it was on release. Very minimal publicity indeed compared to the over-hyped Harry Potter films. As a fan I wondered if it had suffered under the film-makers' knife. Whether it had been drastically altered. Well, there is occasional alteration & several scenes cut, but otherwise one of the more faithful adaptations. I was impressed by Scipio in particular, but I thought everyone was good. The adults were a little OTT, but not bad. Archers fans will recognise the distinctive voice of "Lynda Snell" (Carol Boyd) as the aunt. The score is dramatic & the effects wondrous. I'd rather see this than Harry Potter any day. Thief Lord has genuine heart & doesn't rely on constant flash & show. It's real storytelling for a change. It's just a shame it will be lost beneath the heavyweights of X3 & The Wild. 9/10
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    • May 28, 2006

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    • Release date
      • March 14, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Luxembourg
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 妙手小賊王
    • Filming locations
      • Venice, Veneto, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Thema Production
      • Comet Film Produktion GmbH
      • Delux Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,141,916
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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