The Wonderful Crook streaming
Original title: Pas si méchant que ça
1974 Movie France, Switzerland Drama, Romance, Comedy, Crime 108 min
By: Claude Goretta With: Jacques Debary, Gérard Depardieu, Philippe Léotard, Marlène Jobert, Philippe Leotard
A manufacturer of furniture sees his business go down and decides to rob banks to pay his staff. Het gets romantically involved with one of his victims.
Mood
Conflict
Dark
Desperate
Dramatic
Melancholic
Romantic
Serious
Tension
Tension-Filled
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Claude Goretta
Charlotte Dubreuil
Jacques Debary
Philippe Leotard
Philippe Léotard
Marlène Jobert
Dominique Labourier
Gérard Depardieu
Michel Robin
Claude Goretta (Director)
Budget
Art-House
Independent
Mid-Budget
Cinematic Technique
2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
Character-Driven
Close-Ups
Dialogue-Heavy
Eastmancolor
Intimate
Mono Sound
Natural Lighting
Realistic
Narrative Structure
Character-Focused
Linear
Linear Storytelling
Straightforward
Pace
Deliberate
Measured
Moderate
Moderate Pace
Thoughtful
Runtime
112 Minutes
Soundtrack
Dramatic
Emotional
Musical Accompaniment
Original Score
Style
1970S
Character-Driven
Cinematic
Colorful
Drama
Police
Realism
Realistic
Romance
Time-Period
1970S
Central Conflict
Bank Heist
Bank Robbery
Crime Vs. Family
Criminal Activity
Family Secrecy
Financial Ruin
Moral Conflict
Personal Struggle
Romantic Entanglement
Romantic Tension
Characters
Bank Employee
Bank Robber
Businessman
Criminal Pierre
Family Man
Furniture Manufacturer
Mailwoman Nelly
Postmistress
Wife
Ending
Ambiguous
Bittersweet
Consequential
Moral Dilemma
Moral Resolution
Historical Context
1970S France
1970S Switzerland
Post-War Europe
Key Plot Points
Bank Heist
Bank Heist Attempt
Bank Robbery To Save Business
Hidden Crimes
Romantic Involvement
Romantic Relationship
Romantic Relationship With Victim
Plot
Bank Robbery
Crime
Economic Struggle
Family
Financial Struggle
Moral Conflict
Moral Dilemma
Relationship
Romantic Involvement
Small Village Setting
Setting
1970S France
Banking Environment
Community
Financial District
French-Swiss Countryside
Rural
Rural Village
Small Town
Urban
Village
Shooting Location
French Countryside
Rural France
Swiss Village
Urban France
Theme
Desperation
Economic Hardship
Family
Family Dynamics
Family Secrets
Moral Ambiguity
Moral Choices
Morality
Redemption
Romantic Entanglement
Genre
Crime
Drama
Police
Romance
Thriller
Audiences
Adult
Adults
Art House Audience
Art-House Viewers
Crime Drama Fans
Drama Enthusiasts
Drama Lovers
French Cinema Enthusiasts
Titles
Not So Mean
Pas si méchant que ça
The Wonderful Crook
Reception
Critical Acclaim
Cult Classic
Festival Circuit
Production Countries
France
Switzerland
Release Year
1974
1975
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