---
title: "The Sex Thief"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sex-thief-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121438
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Sex Thief (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-sex-thief-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Sex Thief is a 1973 British sex comedy film directed by Martin Campbell and starring David Warbeck, Diane Keen, and Christopher Biggins. Released in the United States as Her Family Jewels and in the Netherlands as Handful of Diamonds, the film follows a struggling pulp fiction writer who moonlights as an incompetent jewel thief. Despite getting caught in the act every time, he uses his looks and charm to turn the situations to his advantage, eventually becoming a celebrity as wealthy women intentionally leave their jewels out in hopes of an unlawful visit.

The film fits firmly into the comedy and crime genres with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. It carries an NC-17 rating and captures a lighthearted, comedic approach to illicit home invasions and celebrity culture. While it has received modest historical documentation and a mixed user score of 40 percent on review aggregation platforms, it remains notable for its early direction by Martin Campbell and its comedic look at a uniquely charming criminal.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An incompetent pulp writer who doubles as a clumsy jewel thief accidentally becomes a wealthy women's celebrity."

### Why Watch
- Features direction by Martin Campbell and a cast including David Warbeck, Diane Keen, and Christopher Biggins.
- Presents a comedic premise about a struggling pulp fiction writer who uses his looks and charm after getting caught.
- Explores an unusual crime scenario where wealthy women leave their jewels out for the burglar.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It holds a user score of 40% on one database platform, reflecting mixed viewer reception.
- Tone & Suitability: The film carries an NC-17 rating and operates as a 1973 British comedy and crime feature with a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #british-sex-comedy, #incompetent-criminal, #pulp-writer, #jewel-thief, #wealthy-women, #celebrity-thief

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Sex Thief?
Streaming availability can vary, but listings on platforms like The Movie Database indicate where it may be watched now.

### Q: Is The Sex Thief worth watching?
It may appeal to fans of 1973 British sex comedies and those interested in Martin Campbell's early directorial work, though it holds a mixed 40 percent user score on review sites.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The Sex Thief is a feature film rather than a series, so it has no episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Sex Thief — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121438)
- [The Sex Thief - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sex_Thief)
- [The Sex Thief (1973)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-sex-thief)
- [The Sex Thief (1974) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/33765-the-sex-thief/prehled/)
- [The Sex Thief (1974) - Hodnocení - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/113620-the-sex-thief/hodnoceni)

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