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The Thief Lord (2006)
Director: Richard Claus
Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jasper Harris, Rollo Weeks, Alice Connor
Runtime98 min
RatingPG
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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
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Thief Lord, a 2006 fantasy adventure film directed by Richard Claus, received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its visual style and engaging storyline. While it did not receive any major awards, the film has found a dedicated audience, earning a respectable 7.1/10 rating on IMDb and a 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a favorable public reception.
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The Thief Lord (2006), directed by Richard Claus, is a captivating fantasy adventure that blends elements of family drama, mystery, and the magic of Venice. With a talented young cast led by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the film offers a visually stunning exploration of the city's hidden canals and alleyways, as well as a heartwarming story about found family and the power of youthful imagination.
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The Thief Lord is a 2006 German-British family drama film written and directed by Richard Claus and co-written by Daniel Musgrave, based on the 2000 novel of the same title, by German author Cornelia Funke. It was a joint production of Warner Bros. Pictures, Future Films Limited, Comet Film, and Thema Production and is distributed by Warner Bros. under their Family Entertainment label.
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