Klepto
2003, 81 minutes, Rated M
Emily Brown has a problem. She shoplifts and has nothing to show for it but an apartment full of things she doesn't need.
Despite her psychiatrist's best efforts and a medicine cabinet full of prescription drugs, her compulsion consumes her. She alleviates her otherwise hum drum life by alternating extremely clever heists with the usual grab-and-run tactics of basic kleptomaniacs, often bolting through security buzzers and leading store personnel on captivating chases thoughout the city.
Her problems escalate when she is caught on tape by Nick, a department store loss prevention specialist. Rather than busting her, Nick - who feels no particular commitment toward his job or his annoying supervisor - is impressed enough to let her walk away... at least this time.
In awe of the cool control and wit of Emily, Nick tracks her down and becomes increasingly obsessed with her.
Eventually, Emily and Nick hook up and they work each other like the con artists that they are, becoming more embroiled in crime, cons and their sizzling impulses.
- Director:
- Thomas Trail [1],
- Starring:
- Henry Czerny [20], Michael Nouri [12], Leigh Taylor-Young [3], Jsu Garcia [2], Meredith Bishop [1],
- Screen Formats:
- Full Frame 1.33:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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