Vautrin the Thief (1943)

Name: Vautrin the Thief
Genre: Drama
Released: 1943
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Georges Marchal, Michel Simon, Madeleine Sologne, Line Noro, Renée Albouy

2h France

Drama

Plot

Jacques Collin, notorious criminal known as Trompe la mort or abbot Carlos Herrera, breaks free from prison. His path crosses with Lucien de Rubempré, a passionate and vulnerable young man who falls into despair after a rejection. Moved by Lucien's plight, Vautrin decides to mentor him, determined to steer him toward happiness. To achieve this, he orchestrates elaborate schemes alongside a motley crew of cunning thieves, navigating a treacherous world of deception and ambition in the pursuit of a brighter future for Lucien.

Cast

Georges Marchal Michel Simon Madeleine Sologne Line Noro Renée Albouy Marcel André Lucienne Bogaert Gisèle Casadesus Georges Colin Nane Germon Pierre Labry Michèle Lahaye Tony Laurent Georges Marny Gisèle Préville