The Best Thief in the World

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.

Cast

Mary-Louise Parker

as Sue Zaidman

Michael Silverman

as Izzy Zaidman

David Warshofsky

as Paul Zaidman

Audra McDonald

as Ruth

Lois Smith

as Helen

Margo Martindale

as Miss Mason

Jelani Jeffries

as Robbie

Chelsea Harkins

as Amy Zaidman

Jonah Bobo

as Sam Zaidman

Roberta Wallach

as Granola Woman

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