Stock character; a sophisticated and well-mannered thief
For the group in Persona 5, see List of Persona 5 characters § Phantom Thieves of Hearts. For the films, see Gentleman Thief (1946 film) and Gentleman Thief (2001 film).
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André Brulé as Arsène Lupin, a gentleman thief and master of disguise
A gentleman thief, gentleman burglar, lady thief, or phantom thief is a stock character in fiction. A gentleman or lady thief is characterised by impeccable manners, charm, courteousness, and the avoidance of physical force or intimidation to steal, and often has inherited wealth. They steal not only to gain material wealth but also for the thrill of the act itself, which is often combined in fiction with correcting a moral wrong, selecting wealthy targets, or stealing only particularly rare or challenging objects.
A gentlemanthief, gentleman burglar, lady thief, or phantom thief is a stock character in fiction. A gentleman or lady thief is characterised by impeccable...
Kuroba Kaito), the true identity of the gentlemanthief "Kaito Kid" (怪盗キッド, Kaitō Kiddo, "Kid the Phantom Thief"), is a fictional character and the main...
Solar System, that features a protagonist modeled on Arsène Lupin, the gentlemanthief of Maurice Leblanc. The novel was nominated for the 2011 Locus Award...
World" (2015). Raffles, the GentlemanThief (2004–present) is a radio series following the adventures of fictional gentlemanthief A. J. Raffles, created by...
December 2020). "Lupin trailer offers a fresh retelling of classic French gentlemanthief". Ars Technica. Retrieved 5 December 2020. Elisabeth Vincentelli (14...
of short stories, known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentlemanthief and detective Arsène Lupin, often described as a French counterpart...
Monkey Punch. The series follows the endeavors of master thief Lupin III, grandson of gentlemanthief Arsène Lupin, joined by his criminal gang. The original...
Colditz (1972–74), Bob in Tales of the Unexpected, the suave titular gentlemanthief in Raffles (1977), and the murderous Baron Gruner in the Sherlock Holmes...
five (2000/2001). She went on to star in the made-for-TV film The GentlemanThief and feature in Hallmark's two-part-mini series The Lost Empire (aka...
American sleight-of-hand artist, security consultant, self-described gentlemanthief and deception specialist. Forbes has called him "an artful manipulator...
series, including Lupin III Part I. The Castle of Cagliostro follows gentlemanthief Lupin III, who successfully robs a casino—only to find the money to...
antagonist for Kogoro Akechi in Edogawa Rampo's mystery fiction. A gentlemanthief and master of disguise, he is considered Akechi's archenemy or most...
A. J. Raffles is a British fictional character – a cricketer and gentlemanthief – created by E. W. Hornung. Between 1898 and 1909, Hornung wrote a series...
Year Title Role Notes 2001 From Hell Constable 2002 The GentlemanThief PC Merrifield Anazapta Clerk The Final Curtain Young Priest 2003 I'll Be There...
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