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The Passionate Thief

6.9 (54 votes)• 1960• 106m•Released

Comedy

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On New Year's Eve, a young woman and an out-of-work actor complicate a pickpocket's plans to ply his trade.

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Languages: Italian

Director: Mario Monicelli

Starring Cast: Anna Magnani, Totò, Ben Gazzara, Fred Clark, Edy Vessel, Gina Rovere

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