The Passionate Thief
1960, Italian. Directed by Mario Monicelli.
The people and passions will steal your heart away!
On New Year's Eve, a young woman and an out-of-work actor complicate a pickpocket's plans to ply his trade.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Passionate Thief
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Cast & crew
- Mario MonicelliDirector
- Anna MagnaniGioia 'Tortorella' Fabbricotti
- TotòUmberto 'Infortunio' Pennazzuto
- Ben GazzaraLello
- Fred ClarkL'americano
- Edy VesselLa ragazza
- Gina RovereMimì
- Toni UcciL'amico di Milena
- Kurt PolterIl guidatore della metropolitana
- Mac RonayIl guidatore della metropolitana
- Alberto De AmicisCast
- Gianni BonaguraCast
- Rik Van NutterCast
Details
- Released
- 21 October 1960
- Original title
- Risate di gioia
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Furio Scarpelli, Mario Monicelli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico
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The Passionate Thief: quick answers
Is The Passionate Thief worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Passionate Thief?
The Passionate Thief runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Passionate Thief have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Passionate Thief. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Passionate Thief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Passionate Thief is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Passionate Thief on?
The Passionate Thief isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1960. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Passionate Thief?
If you liked The Passionate Thief, try Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne, Much Ado About Nothing.
Who directed The Passionate Thief?
The Passionate Thief (1960) was directed by Mario Monicelli and stars Anna Magnani, Totò, Ben Gazzara.