The Little Thief(1988)
In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
Movie: The Little Thief
Top 10 Billed Cast
Janine Castang
Michel Davenne
Raoul
Séverine Longuet
L'oncle André Rouleau
La tante Léa Rouleau
Mauricette
La Mére Busato
la directrice de l'école
M. Fauvel
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In a small town in post-WWII France, 16-year-old Janine tries to improve her conditions by any means necessary. Three people—Michel, a married lover; Raoul, a fellow thief; Mauricette, a photographer she meets in prison—will help her learn from her mistakes.
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1988-12-21
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