My Friend the Thief (German: Mein Freund, der Dieb) is a 1951 West German comedy film directed by Helmut Weiss and starring Hans Söhnker, Vera Molnar and Hardy Krüger.[1] It was shot at the Göttingen Studios and on location around Hanover. The film's sets were designed by the art director Walter Haag.
My Friend the Thief | |
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Directed by | Helmut Weiss |
Written by | Helmut Weiss |
Produced by | Helmut Weiss |
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Cinematography | Erich Claunigk |
Edited by | Anneliese Schönnenbeck |
Music by | Werner Bochmann |
Production company | Orlando-Film |
Distributed by | Constantin Film |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | West Germany |
Language | German |
Young thief Bimbo is part of the "lost generation" growing up in the shadow of the Second World War. However when he steals the wallet of well-known writer Percy, the author decides to try and reform the young man with the assistance of his dancer girlfriend Nina. After some ups and downs, the gift of a camera convinces him he wants to work as a reporter.