Theft in the Express (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1931, Theft in the Express is a crime film directed by Vasil Bakardzhiev, running about 43 minutes.
What it’s about. In a large European city the newspaper sellers are setting the latest news. "A Mysterious Theft" and "Buddha's Statue Missing" are some of the headlines. The news is also broadcast on the radio and spreads fast. A masked man enters a lawyer's office. He picks the lock in the desk with a skeleton key and takes out an envelope with the note: "Lord Herbert's Last Will and Testament. To be opened on September 1, 1930 in the presence of my daughter Mary." The layer walks nervously in front of the burgled desk. He brings out a revolver and points it in his head. At this very moment the detective Chante Coq, a Lord Herbert's friend, enters the room. He undertakes to find both thief and the will. The wealthy heiress travels from France to East on the Orient Express. The international criminal carrying the envelope with inheritance papers is also in the train. After series of adventures the will is retrieved.
Who’s in it. Theft in the Express stars Vasil Bakardzhiev as Charles de Zernoa, Simeon Simeonov as Detective Shante Kok, Viola Yordanova as Meri and Bogomil Ivanov as Prestapnikat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Theft in the Express has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Theft in the Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Theft in the Express tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Theft in the Express (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Theft in the Express change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Theft in the Express worth watching?
- Theft in the Express holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Theft in the Express?
- Theft in the Express stars Vasil Bakardzhiev, Simeon Simeonov, Viola Yordanova, Bogomil Ivanov and Vasil Tanchev.
- When was Theft in the Express released?
- Theft in the Express was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.