The Dancer and the Thief
2009, Spanish. Directed by Fernando Trueba.
Present day. Chile. Legendary bank robber Vergara Grey is getting out of prison after 5 long years and is looking forward to a quiet, uneventful life together with his wife and son whom oddly he hasn't heard from in years. But soon his resolve is tested when he meets 19 year old Angel a young thief who insists the two join up to score the biggest heist of all time. Though tempted, he resists until he finds out that his beloved wife has gone off with a millionaire and his son wants to change his last name. Then Victoria, a graceful and mysteriously mute dancer living in a conservatory, steps into the picture. She captivates Vergara and Angel, as well as all others that cross her path, drastically changing their lives.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Fernando TruebaDirector
- Ricardo DarínNicolás Vergara Grey
- Abel AyalaÁngel Santiago
- Miranda BodenhöferVictoria Ponce
- Ariadna GilTeresa Capriatti
- Julio JungWarden Santoro
- Mario GuerraWilson
- Marcia HaydéeDance Instructor
- Luis DubóRigoberto Marín
- Luis GneccoMonasterio
- Mariana LoyolaLili
- Gloria MünchmeyerTheater Director
- Gregory CohenSergio Mendoza
Details
- Released
- 27 November 2009
- Original title
- El baile de la victoria
- Country
- Chile, Spain
- Written by
- Fernando Trueba, Antonio Skármeta
- Box office
- $2.9M
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The Dancer and the Thief: quick answers
Is The Dancer and the Thief worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dancer and the Thief?
The Dancer and the Thief runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does The Dancer and the Thief have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Dancer and the Thief on?
The Dancer and the Thief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 November 2009. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dancer and the Thief?
If you liked The Dancer and the Thief, try Kamchatka, Hotel Coppelia, The Young One.
Who directed The Dancer and the Thief?
The Dancer and the Thief (2009) was directed by Fernando Trueba and stars Ricardo Darín, Abel Ayala, Miranda Bodenhöfer.