---
title: "The Thief of Paris"
year: 1967
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-thief-of-paris-1967"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 55370
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Thief of Paris (1967) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-thief-of-paris-1967

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Thief of Paris is a 1967 film directed with a light touch, starring Belmondo, and based on a book of the same title by Georges Darien. Set in turn-of-the-century Paris, the story follows Georges Randal, a young man whose inheritance is stolen by his wealthy uncle. After his uncle arranges for his cousin Charlotte to marry a rich neighbour instead of him, Georges retaliates by stealing the fiancé's family jewels and ultimately embarks upon a lifetime of burglary.

Categorized under comedy, crime, drama, and history, the film runs for two hours and carries a United States release date of August 23, 1967. While specific cultural impact metrics are not detailed in the available text, the film stands as a notable adaptation of Georges Darien's literary work, combining elements of crime and period drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Betrayed by his uncle, a young man finds a thrilling, lifelong career as a Parisian burglar."

### Why Watch
- It is based on a book of the same title by Georges Darien.
- It features a unique blend of comedy, crime, drama, and history.
- It explores a unique revenge plot involving stolen family jewels.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The available sources provide limited details on where to stream the film.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone blends comedy, crime, drama, and history across a two-hour runtime.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #turn-of-the-century, #paris, #crime, #comedy, #drama, #history, #burglary

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Louis Malle
- **Networks / Studios**: Les Productions Artistes Associés, C. C. Champion, Nouvelles Éditions de Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean-Paul Belmondo** as *Georges Randal*
- **Geneviève Bujold** as *Charlotte*
- **Marie Dubois** as *Geneviève Delpiels*
- **Julien Guiomar** as *Abbot Félix La Margelle*
- **Paul Le Person** as *Roger Voisin aka 'Roger-La-Honte'*
- **Christian Lude** as *Urbain Randal, Georges' uncle and guardian*
- **Françoise Fabian** as *Ida*
- **Marlène Jobert** as *Broussaille*
- **Bernadette Lafont** as *Marguerite, brazen maid*
- **Martine Sarcey** as *Renée Mouratet*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Thief of Paris?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is The Thief of Paris worth watching?
It may appeal to viewers interested in historical crime dramas based on books by Georges Darien.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Thief of Paris?
The film has a total runtime of two hours.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Thief of Paris?
The Thief of Paris is a feature-length film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Thief of Paris — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/55370)
- [The Thief of Paris - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thief_of_Paris)

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