The Thief of Tibadabo

The Thief of Tibadabo

1965 · 86 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Drama

In this lighthearted crime comedy, Nicolas is a Barcelona ice cream vendor who inadvertently helps a friend who has just committed a robbery. He is chased by several shady underworld characters trying to get their hands on the stolen loot.

Directed by Maurice Ronet · Written by Maurice Ronet

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