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The Sex Thief

NC-1719731h 29mMartin Campbell

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"He stole their jewels. All they reported was the robbery."

A struggling pulp fiction writer who doubles as an incompetent jewel thief. He gets caught in the act every time, but he uses his looks and charm to make the best of it. Soon he becomes a celebrity. Wealthy women start leaving their jewels out like milk and cookies for Santa Claus in hopes that the sex thief will unlawfully invade their domiciles.

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What is The Sex Thief (1973) about?

A struggling pulp fiction writer who doubles as an incompetent jewel thief. He gets caught in the act every time, but he uses his looks and charm to make the best of it. Soon he becomes a celebrity. Wealthy women start leaving their jewels out like milk and cookies for Santa Claus in hopes that the sex thief will unlawfully invade their domiciles.

Who stars in The Sex Thief?

The Sex Thief stars Jennifer Westbrook (Emily Barrow), David Warbeck (Grant Henry), Gerald Taylor (Herbert Barrow), Michael Armstrong (Sergeant Plinth), Terence Edmond (Inspector Smith). The film was directed by Martin Campbell.

How long is The Sex Thief?

The Sex Thief has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated NC-17.

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