An English cat burglar needs a Eurasian dancer's help to pull off the perfect heist, but even the most foolproof schemes have a way of backfiring.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Shirley MacLaine | ... |
Nicole
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| Michael Caine | ... |
Harry
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| Herbert Lom | ... |
Shahbandar
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| Roger C. Carmel | ... |
Ram
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| Arnold Moss | ... |
Abdul
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| John Abbott | ... |
Emile
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| Richard Angarola | ... |
Colonel Salim
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| Maurice Marsac | ... |
Hotel Clerk
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Joe Abdullah | ... |
Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
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Tommy Andre | ... |
Bellhop (uncredited)
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| Jan Arvan | ... |
Airport Official (uncredited)
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Kanan Awni | ... |
Arab on Telephone (uncredited)
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Al Beaudine | ... |
Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
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Jack Berle | ... |
Departing Airline Passenger (uncredited)
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| Nick Borgani | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Paul Bradley | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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John Breen | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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John Burnside | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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David Cadiente | ... |
Bellhop (uncredited)
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| George Calliga | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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| Spencer Chan | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| Charles Cirillo | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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Michael Corphan | ... |
Man in Black Sedan (uncredited)
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Stasa Damascus | ... |
Airline Hostess (uncredited)
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Tony Dante | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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| Noel De Souza | ... |
Head Porter (uncredited)
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Raven Grey Eagle | ... |
Arab (uncredited)
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Robert Hitchcock | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Chester Jones | ... |
Servant (uncredited)
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Richard LaMarr | ... |
Departing Plane Passenger (uncredited)
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Clarence Landry | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| James Lanphier | ... |
Garage Attendant (uncredited)
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| Tanya Lemani | ... |
Lighter Fluid Saleswoman (uncredited)
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John Marlin | ... |
Commuter at Airport (uncredited)
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| Alan Marston | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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William Meader | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Jim Michael | ... |
Bellhop (uncredited)
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| Hans Moebus | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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Norman Nazarr | ... |
Hawker (uncredited)
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Emma Palmese | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Mustapha Pasha | ... |
Man in Black Sedan (uncredited)
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Tony Randall | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Paul Ravel | ... |
Immigration Agent (uncredited)
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Max Reid | ... |
Departing Plane Passenger (uncredited)
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Victor Romito | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Ralph Smiley | ... |
Airport Official (uncredited)
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Hal Taggart | ... |
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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Juan Talavera | ... |
Flamenco Dancer (uncredited)
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| Vic Tayback | ... |
Plainclothes Officer at TWA Counter (uncredited)
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Joe Walls | ... |
Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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Charles Wood | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Than Wyenn | ... |
Airport Official (uncredited)
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John Zimeas | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ronald Neame | ||
Written by
| Jack Davies | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Alvin Sargent | ... | (screenplay) |
| Sidney Carroll | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Léo L. Fuchs | ... | producer (as Leo L. Fuchs) |
Music by
| Maurice Jarre | ||
Cinematography by
| Clifford Stine | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Alma Macrorie | ||
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
| George C. Webb | ||
Set Decoration by
| John P. Austin | ... | (set decorations) (as John Austin) |
| John McCarthy Jr. | ... | (set decorations) (as John McCarthy) |
Costume Design by
| Jean Louis | ... | gowns designer |
Makeup Department
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair styles creator: Miss MacLaine |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Edward Muhl | ... | in charge of production |
| Hal W. Polaire | ... | unit production manager (as Hal Polaire) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joseph E. Kenney | ... | assistant director (as Joseph Kenny) |
| Wendell Franklin | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Ward Preston | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Melvin M. Metcalfe Sr. | ... | sound |
| Waldon O. Watson | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Willoughby | ... | special still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Joseph Gershenson | ... | music supervisor |
| Maurice Jarre | ... | conductor |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Leon Charles | ... | dialogue coach |
| Paul Godkin | ... | choreographer |
| Phill Norman | ... | titles |
| Jivan R. Tabibian | ... | technical advisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1966) (United States) (theatrical)
- Empire Universal Films (1966) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors (1966) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1967) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1967) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Filmverleih (1967) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1967) (France) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1967) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1967) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1967) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- 3ème chaîne ORTF (1974) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- MCA Home Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Home Video (2007) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Second Sight Films (2009) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2010) (United States) (DVD) (Universal Vault Series)
- Universal Pictures (2012) (France) (DVD)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (DVD)
- Madman Entertainment (2016) (Australia) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2019) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Elephant Films (2019) (France) (DVD)
- Fukkoku Cinema Library (2020) (Japan) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2020) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Kino Lorber (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinefx (titles)
- Cinematique (cosmetics by)
- Westrex Recording System (sound recording system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Cockney cat burglar Harry Dean needs Hong Kong dancer Nicole Chang's help to pull off the perfect heist. With a simple makeover and a new wardrobe, Nicole's resemblance to wealthy recluse Mr. Shahbandar's deceased wife is uncanny. While Shahbandar is distracted by the mesmerizing Nicole, Harry takes steps to swipe a priceless artifact from under the tycoon's nose. But even the most intricate schemes have a way of unraveling. Written by L. Hamre |
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| Taglines | Shirley MacLaine raises Michael Caine! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first draft of the screenplay was written by Bryan Forbes in 1960, when the story was designed as a vehicle for Cary Grant. He eventually dropped out of the project, which subsequently underwent many changes. It was eventually decided to make the girl the central character, and Shirley MacLaine was signed for the lead. After seeing The Ipcress File (1965), she suggested Michael Caine as her leading man, which led to still more re-writing to accommodate his working-class cockney persona. See more » |
| Goofs | When Nicole and Shahbandar fly by helicopter to see the city at dusk, the views are of Istanbul. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Michael Caine: Breaking the Mold (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Für Elise, WoO 59 See more » |
| Quotes |
Nicole Chang:
My husband never shows his emotions. He's English, you know. See more » |