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The Best Thief in the World
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The Best Thief in the World

2004-01-01 · 93 min · ★ 4.6

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Jacob Kornbluth
Production companies
Unavailable
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mary-Louise ParkerMary-Louise ParkerSue Zaidman
Michael SilvermanIzzy Zaidman
David WarshofskyDavid WarshofskyPaul Zaidman
Audra McDonaldAudra McDonaldRuth
Lois SmithLois SmithHelen
Margo MartindaleMargo MartindaleMiss Mason
Jelani JeffriesJelani JeffriesRobbie
Chelsea HarkinsAmy Zaidman
Jonah BoboJonah BoboSam Zaidman
Roberta WallachRoberta WallachGranola Woman
Tom BloomTom BloomDr. Challop
Shortee RedBig Edwin
T.J. AllenDice
Tanya ClarkeTanya ClarkeMary
Wade MyliusWade MyliusHarry
Jonathan ToribioRapping Kid
Hasani HoustonRapping Kid
Bryan HearneBryan HearneSchoolyard Kid
Robert RudderPolice Officer
Trevor Ryan CleggZeke

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