DRAMA . 1943 . 2h 0m . 7.6/10

Vautrin the Thief_

A famous convict Jacques Collin, alias Trompe la mort, or abbot Carlos Herrera, also called Vautrin, escapes from prison. Chance makes him meet Lucien de Rubempré, an impetuous and eternal lover who, when he is dismissed, collapses. Moved by this fragility, he takes him under his wing, and will do everything possible to ensure that his creature reaches happiness, even if it means imagining the worst shenanigans and other scams, with the help of a band of clever villains.

Starring Georges Marchal, Michel Simon, Madeleine Sologne
7.6/10
Rating
2h 0m
Runtime
1943
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A famous convict Jacques Collin, alias Trompe la mort, or abbot Carlos Herrera, also called Vautrin, escapes from prison. Chance makes him meet Lucien de Rubempré, an impetuous and eternal lover who, when he is dismissed, collapses. Moved by this fragility, he takes him under his wing, and will do everything possible to ensure that his creature reaches happiness, even if it means imagining the worst shenanigans and other scams, with the help of a band of clever villains.

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Cast
Georges Marchal stars as Lucien de Rubempré (jeune) in Vautrin the Thief.
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Year context
Vautrin the Thief was released 83 years ago in 1943.
Overview
A famous convict Jacques Collin, alias Trompe la mort, or abbot Carlos Herrera, also called Vautrin, escapes from prison. Chance makes him meet Lucien de Rub...
Vautrin the Thief is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 0m.

CAST (20)

Georges Marchal
Georges Marchal
Lucien de Rubempré (jeune)
Michel Simon
Michel Simon
Vautrin
Madeleine Sologne
Madeleine Sologne
Esther Gobseck
Line Noro
Line Noro
Asie
Renée Albouy
Renée Albouy
Madame d'Espard
Marcel André
Marcel André
Camusot
Lucienne Bogaert
Lucienne Bogaert
Europe
Gisèle Casadesus
Gisèle Casadesus
Clotilde de Grandlieu
Georges Colin
Georges Colin
Cotenson
Nane Germon
Nane Germon
Madame Camusot
Pierre Labry
Pierre Labry
Paccard
ML
Michèle Lahaye
Madame de Sérizy
Tony Laurent
Tony Laurent
Chief of 'Sûreté'
Georges Marny
Georges Marny
Rastignac
Gisèle Préville
Gisèle Préville
Madame de Maufrigneuse
Guillaume de Sax
Guillaume de Sax
The governor
Maurice Schutz
Maurice Schutz
Louis Seigner
Louis Seigner
Nucingen
Jacques Varennes
Jacques Varennes
Grandville
René Blancard
René Blancard
Lucien de Rubempré (agé)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
120 min (2h 0m)
Country
Rating
7.6/10 (6 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Vautrin the Thief about?
A famous convict Jacques Collin, alias Trompe la mort, or abbot Carlos Herrera, also called Vautrin, escapes from prison. Chance makes him meet Lucien de Rubempré, an impetuous and eternal lover who, when he is dismissed, collapses. Moved by this fragility, he takes him under his wing, and will do everything possible to ensure that his creature reaches happiness, even if it means imagining the worst shenanigans and other scams, with the help of a band of clever villains.
How long is Vautrin the Thief?
Vautrin the Thief has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in Vautrin the Thief?
The cast of Vautrin the Thief includes Georges Marchal, Michel Simon, Madeleine Sologne, Line Noro, Renée Albouy.
What is the rating of Vautrin the Thief?
Vautrin the Thief has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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