The Good Thief (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, The Good Thief is a comedy film directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Caleb, "son of nobody" (Enrico Montesano) lives in Galilee in Jesus' day and struggles as a thief and con-man, pretending to be a magician. When he witnesses Jesus turning water into wine, he thinks he's found a competitor. So Caleb goes on, convinced that Jesus is a fake just as he is, always trying to figure out his tricks. In the meantime, he gets involved with a prostitute (played by Edwige Fenech), but also with the wife of a Roman patrician (played by the equally alluring Bernadette Lafont), he steals a few goats and cons a few people, he befriends a lovable dog and gets in trouble with some Roman soldiers.
Who’s in it. The Good Thief stars Enrico Montesano as Caleb, Edwige Fenech as Debora, Bernadette Lafont as Appula and Claudio Cassinelli as Gesù, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Good 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 The Good Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Thief tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Thief (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Good Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Good Thief worth watching?
- The Good Thief holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Good Thief?
- The Good Thief stars Enrico Montesano, Edwige Fenech, Bernadette Lafont, Claudio Cassinelli and Enzo Robutti.