Beggarman, Thief (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Beggarman, Thief is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lawrence Doheny, running about 240 minutes.
What it’s about. In this sequel to "Rich Man, Poor Man," moviemaker Gretchen Jordache, the until-now unseen sister, strives to pull the family together after the murder of brother Tom and the disappearance of brother Rudy by first reestablishing contact with her soldier son, and then patching things up with her sister-in-law, Kate, Tom's widow.
Who’s in it. Beggarman, Thief stars Jean Simmons as Gretchen Jordache Burke, Glenn Ford as David Donnelly, Lynn Redgrave as Kate Jordache and Tovah Feldshuh as Monika Wolner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Beggarman, Thief has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beggarman, Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beggarman, Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beggarman, Thief (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beggarman, Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beggarman, Thief worth watching?
- Beggarman, Thief holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Beggarman, Thief?
- Beggarman, Thief stars Jean Simmons, Glenn Ford, Lynn Redgrave, Tovah Feldshuh and Tom Nolan.
- When was Beggarman, Thief released?
- Beggarman, Thief was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 240 minutes.