The Thieves (1959)

5.7/10 82 min Comedy

Overview

An Italian-American mobster is sent back to Naples from the States. He moves to Italy with all his illegal proceeds hidden in jam jars--which fall into the wrong hands when they get to the harbour of Naples. These hands belong to people who demand their fair share. Meanwhile, the mobster is questioned by investigators.

Cast

Totò

Commissario Di Savio

Armando Calvo

Joe Castagnato

Giovanna Ralli

Maddalena, moglie di Scognamiglio

Giacomo Furia

Vincenzo Scognamiglio

Enzo Turco

Brigadiere La nocella

María Luisa Rolando

Concetta Improta

Rafael Luis Calvo

Zio di Vincenzo

Juanjo Menéndez

Zio Alberto

Félix Fernández

Dr. Ascione

Fred Buscaglione

Self

Leopoldo Valentini

Moustachioed Policeman who interrupts interview (uncredited)

Mara Laso

Woman irritated by Joe (uncredited)

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