The Best Thief in the World

Jan 1, 2004

1h 33m

★ 4.4

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

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Cast

Sue Zaidman

Mary-Louise Parker

Izzy Zaidman

Michael Silverman

Paul Zaidman

David Warshofsky

Ruth

Audra McDonald

Helen

Lois Smith

Miss Mason

Margo Martindale

Robbie

Jelani Jeffries

Amy Zaidman

Chelsea Harkins

Sam Zaidman

Jonah Bobo

Granola Woman

Roberta Wallach

Dr. Challop

Tom Bloom

Big Edwin

Shortee Red

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