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The Happy Thieves
The Happy Thieves

The Happy Thieves

Rita and Rex Steal The Picture!

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ComedyCrime

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A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

5.7/10

Release Date

20 December 1961

Country

United States of America

Cast

Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth

Eve Lewis

Rex Harrison

Rex Harrison

Jimmy Bourne

Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman

Jean Marie Calbert

Alida Valli

Alida Valli

Duchess Blanca

Grégoire Aslan

Grégoire Aslan

Dr. Victor Muñoz

Virgílio Teixeira

Virgílio Teixeira

Cayetano the Bullfighter

Peter Illing

Peter Illing

Mr. Pickett the Art Expert

Britt Ekland

Britt Ekland

Mrs. Pickett

George Rigaud

George Rigaud

Spanish Police Inspector

Gérard Tichy

Gérard Tichy

Antonio, Prado Museum Guard

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