In Paris around 1900, Georges Randal is brought up by his wealthy uncle, who steals his inheritance. Georges hopes to marry his cousin Charlotte, but his uncle arranges for her to marry a rich neighbour. As an act of revenge, Georges steals the fiance's family jewels, and enjoys the experience so much that he embarks upon a life-time of burglary.
Writing | Louis Malle | Screenplay |
Writing | Jean-Claude Carrière | Screenplay |
Writing | Daniel Boulanger | Dialogue |
Directing | Louis Malle | Director |
Writing | Georges Darien | Novel |
Directing | Juan Luis Buñuel | Assistant Director |
Directing | Patrick Bureau | Assistant Director |
Art | Jacques Saulnier | Production Design |
Directing | Richard Overstreet | Assistant Director |
Camera | Henri Decaë | Director of Photography |
Costume & Make-Up | Michel Deruelle | Makeup Artist |
Art | Jacques Saulnier | Set Decoration |
Costume & Make-Up | Ghislain Uhry | Costume Design |
Art | Charles Merangel | Set Decoration |
Editing | Henri Lanoë | Editor |
Sound | Henri Lanoë | Original Music Composer |
Costume & Make-Up | Paulette Breil | Costume Design |