Jewel Thief

Jewel Thief

1967 · 186 min · ★ 6.7 · Thriller, Crime, Drama

Vinay finds himself constantly mistaken for a look-alike jewel thief. To clear his name, he joins hands with the police to impersonate the thief and catch the real culprit. When the thief decides to counter by posing as Vinay, their true identities become thoroughly muddled.

Directed by Vijay Anand · Written by K.A. Narayan

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