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The Icicle Thief

The Icicle Thief

Director Maurizio Nichetti is invited on TV to introduce a screening of his neo-realist classic 'The Icicle Thief'. He is horrified to discover that his black-and-white tale of life in poverty is constantly interrupted by garish color commercials, and even more horrified when a power cut in the studio causes film and commercials to mix up – a glamorous model finds herself in the arms of an unemployed pauper, while his wife finds herself in consumers' heaven. Nichetti has to break into the film to try to sort everything out.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Ladri di saponette
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1989-02-16
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Rating: 7.3/10 (33 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Reteitalia, Bambú Cinema e TV
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1302
  • Languages: English, Italian

Cast & Crew

Maurizio Nichetti

Maurizio Nichetti

as Self / Antonio Piermattei

Caterina Sylos Labini

Caterina Sylos Labini

as Maria Piermattei

Federico Rizzo

Federico Rizzo

as Bruno Piermattei

Renato Scarpa

Renato Scarpa

as Don Italo

Heidi Komarek

Heidi Komarek

as Modella

Carlina Torta

Carlina Torta

as Telespettatrice

Massimo Sacilotto

Massimo Sacilotto

as Telespettatore

Claudio G. Fava

Claudio G. Fava

as Critico

Lella Costa

Lella Costa

as Segretaria TV

Marco Zannoni

Marco Zannoni

as Tecnico TV

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Icicle Thief?

The Icicle Thief is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1989-02-16.

Who are the main actors in The Icicle Thief?

The main cast includes Maurizio Nichetti, Caterina Sylos Labini, Federico Rizzo, Renato Scarpa, Heidi Komarek, .

Where can I watch The Icicle Thief online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Icicle Thief is available.

Is The Icicle Thief based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Icicle Thief?

The Icicle Thief has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 33 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Icicle Thief?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Icicle Thief?

The soundtrack was composed by Reteitalia, Bambú Cinema e TV. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Icicle Thief filmed?

The Icicle Thief was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Icicle Thief?

The total runtime of The Icicle Thief is 90 minutes.

Is The Icicle Thief suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Icicle Thief?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Icicle Thief.

Does The Icicle Thief have a post-credit scene?

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