The Good Thief (2003)
Director
Neil Jordan
Main cast
Nick Nolte; Tchéky Karyo; Nutsa Kukhianidze; Marc Lavoine; Saïd Taghmaoui
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Description
A compulsive gambler plans the heist of his life - a priceless collection of art from the world-class Casino Riviera in Monte Carlo.
Neil Jordan
Main cast
Nick Nolte; Tchéky Karyo; Nutsa Kukhianidze; Marc Lavoine; Saïd Taghmaoui
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Description
A compulsive gambler plans the heist of his life - a priceless collection of art from the world-class Casino Riviera in Monte Carlo.
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