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The Thief Lord (2006)

"Magic is just around the corner."

6.020061h 38mEN
AdventureFantasyFamily

Directed by Richard Claus

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

January 4, 2006

Director

Richard Claus

Official Trailer

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Overview

A tale about two young boys, Prosper and Bo, who flee to Venice after being orphaned and dumped in the care of a cruel auntie. Hiding in the canals and alleyways of the city, the boys are befriended by a gang of young urchins and their enigmatic leader, the Thief Lord. From their home base of an old...

Cast

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Prosper

Jasper Harris

Jasper Harris

Bo

Rollo Weeks

Rollo Weeks

Scipio

Alice Connor

Alice Connor

Hornet

George MacKay

George MacKay

Riccio

Jim Carter

Jim Carter

Victor

Caroline Goodall

Caroline Goodall

Ida

Robert Bathurst

Robert Bathurst

Dottor Massimo

Alexei Sayle

Alexei Sayle

Barbarossa

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Sister Antonia

Carole Boyd

Carole Boyd

Esther Hartlieb

Bob Goody

Bob Goody

Max Hartlieb

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Thief Lord (2006), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A tale about two young boys, Prosper and Bo, who flee to Venice after being orphaned and dumped in the care of a cruel auntie. Hiding in the canals and alleyways of the city, the boys are befriended by a gang of young urchins and their enigmatic leader, the Thief Lord. From their home base of an old cinema theater, the children steal from the rich to support themselves and soon capture the interest of a bumbling detective. However, a greater threat to the children is something from a forgotten past - a beautiful magical treasure with the power to spin time itself

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Thief Lord. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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