The Best Thief in the World (2004): Cast
The Best Thief in the World is a 2004 comedy drama directed by Jacob Kornbluth, starring Michael Silverman as Izzy Zaidman, Lois Smith and Margo Martindale. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Jacob Kornbluth
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Best Thief in the World About?
The premise of The Best Thief in the World without spoilers.
Izzy, the youngest son of a troubled New York family, takes a shine to breaking into people’s apartments as a way to get attention.
The Best Thief in the World Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- reference to pubic hair
- liar
- caught in the act
- juvenile delinquent
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- female rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- nudity
- sex scene
- robbery
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- theft
- thief
- breaking and entering
- new york city
- mother son relationship
- independent film
The Best Thief in the World Cast & Characters
Michael Silverman leads the cast as Izzy Zaidman, with Lois Smith as Helen and Margo Martindale as Miss Mason. Directed by Jacob Kornbluth; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jacob Kornbluth
- Michael Silverman as Izzy Zaidman
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Lois Smith as Helen -
Margo Martindale as Miss Mason -
Audra McDonald as Ruth
Also Starring in The Best Thief in the World
· 17 more- Tanya Clarke Mary
- Mary-Louise Parker Sue Zaidman
- David Warshofsky Paul Zaidman
- Roberta Wallach Granola Woman
- Wade Mylius Harry
- Jonah Bobo Sam Zaidman
- Tom Bloom Dr. Challop
- Trevor Ryan Clegg Zeke
- Robert Rudder Police Officer
- Shortee Red Big Edwin
- Chelsea Harkins Amy Zaidman
- Jelani Jeffries Robbie
- T.J. Allen Dice
- Jonathan Toribio Rapping Kid
- Hasani Houston Rapping Kid
- Bryan Hearne Schoolyard Kid
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More from Jacob Kornbluth
More films directed by Jacob Kornbluth, best-rated first: Inequality for All, Love & Taxes, Haiku Tunnel and Saving Capitalism.
The Best Thief in the World Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “A világ legjobb tolvaja” and “הגנב הטוב בעולם”.
- Also known as
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- A világ legjobb tolvaja
- הגנב הטוב בעולם
- Най-добрият крадец на света
- O Melhor Ladrão do Mundo
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The Best Thief in the World FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Best Thief in the World, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Best Thief in the World?
The Best Thief in the World runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Best Thief in the World released?
The Best Thief in the World was released in 2004.
Who directed The Best Thief in the World?
The Best Thief in the World was directed by Jacob Kornbluth.
More films by Jacob Kornbluth Who is in the cast of The Best Thief in the World?
The Best Thief in the World stars Michael Silverman as Izzy Zaidman, Lois Smith as Helen and Margo Martindale as Miss Mason, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Best Thief in the World have a post-credit scene?
No. The Best Thief in the World has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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