The Thieves (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1959, The Thieves is a comedy film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. An Italian-American mobster is sent back to Naples from the States. He moves to Italy with all his illegal proceeds hidden in jam jars--which fall into the wrong hands when they get to the harbour of Naples. These hands belong to people who demand their fair share. Meanwhile, the mobster is questioned by investigators.
Who’s in it. The Thieves stars Totò as Commissario Di Savio, Giovanna Ralli as Maddalena, moglie di Scognamiglio, Armando Calvo as Joe Castagnato and Giacomo Furia as Vincenzo Scognamiglio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Thieves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thieves page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thieves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thieves (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thieves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thieves worth watching?
- The Thieves holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thieves?
- The Thieves stars Totò, Giovanna Ralli, Armando Calvo, Giacomo Furia and Enzo Turco.
- When was The Thieves released?
- The Thieves was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.