The Best Thief in the World

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The Best Thief in the World

2004

1h 33m

4.4(12 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Izzy, the youngest son of a troubled New York family, takes a shine to breaking into people's apartments as a way to get attention.

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Cast & Crew

21 members

Acting

Mary-Louise Parker

Sue Zaidman

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Michael Silverman

Izzy Zaidman

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David Warshofsky

Paul Zaidman

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Audra McDonald

Ruth

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Lois Smith

Helen

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Margo Martindale

Miss Mason

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Jelani Jeffries

Robbie

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Chelsea Harkins

Amy Zaidman

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Jonah Bobo

Sam Zaidman

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Roberta Wallach

Granola Woman

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Tom Bloom

Dr. Challop

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Shortee Red

Big Edwin

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T.J. Allen

Dice

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Tanya Clarke

Mary

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Wade Mylius

Harry

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Jonathan Toribio

Rapping Kid

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Hasani Houston

Rapping Kid

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Bryan Hearne

Schoolyard Kid

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Robert Rudder

Police Officer

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Trevor Ryan Clegg

Zeke

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Sarah Overman

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