Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter
1981, English. Directed by William P. D'Angelo.
Karen Hughes, a high school ballet dancer and cheerleader, develops an addiction to shoplifting after watching a friend steal clothing from a store, but her future becomes compromised when she gets caught in the act.
- Runtime
- 0h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- William P. D'AngeloDirector
- Maureen TeefyKaren Hughes
- Alan FawcettPete Crawford
- Laura DeanTrisha Marcus
- Katherine KamhiBecky
- Jessica CainCheryl
- Marilyn RockafellowKay Hughes
- Marisa MorellAlice Hughes
- Thomas QuinnSam Hughes
- Christina-Avis KraussDance Teacher
- William G. SchillingPolice Sergeant
- Joe SpinellDoor Guard
- Elaine SwannJewelry Saleswoman
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1981
- Written by
- Todd Kessler, Deborah Baker
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Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter runs 45 minutes (0h 45m).
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Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1981. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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If you liked Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter, try Flashdance, I Love Boosters, Limelight.
Who directed Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter?
Portrait of a Teenage Shoplifter (1981) was directed by William P. D'Angelo and stars Maureen Teefy, Alan Fawcett, Laura Dean.