“Thick as Thieves” is a movie from 2009 filled with action and crime. It tells the story of a seasoned thief who brings in a younger accomplice for one last job, aiming to repay his debt to the Russian mob. Well-known actors like Ivan Petrushinov, Victor Boichev, and Nickolay Hadjiminev brought these characters to life. Let’s dive deeper into where this film was shot, who played which character, and uncover some intriguing backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The majority of the scenes for “Thick as Thieves” were captured in Bulgaria. The New Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, the capital, was a primary location. Additional filming was done across Sofia, at sites such as the Court Palace and the University of National and World Economy. Overall, Bulgaria’s unique environment greatly contributed to the film’s aesthetic.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ivan Petrushinov | Émigré #1 |
| Nickolay Hadjiminev | Émigré #3 |
| Morgan Freeman | Ripley |
| Joshua Rubin | Joost |
| Gerrit Vooren | Bakker |
| Antonio Banderas | Gabriel |
| Atanas Srebrev | Transit Cop #2 |
| Darrell Las Quevas | Transit Cop #3 |
| Tom Hardy | Michaels |
| Robert Forster | Lt. Weber |
| Corey Johnson | Voutiritsas |
| Stefan Shterev | Giorgi |
| Vladimir Kolev | Andrei |
| Radha Mitchell | Alex |
| Dan Due Tran | Vietnamese Man |
| Stefan Ivanov | Bogdan |
| Constantine Gregory | Sergeev |
| Marcel Iures | Zykov |
| Deobia Oparei | Rawls |
| Todd Jensen | Commissioner Morelli |
| Daniel Angelov | Artur |
| Velislav Pavlov | Ilia |
| Deyan Donkov | Gregor |
| Diana Lyubenova | Ludmilla |
| Michael Hayden | Sudimack |
| Gary Werntz | Donley |
| Antony Byrne | Yaniushkin |
| Ariel Llinas | Sergeant |
| Harry Anichkin | Russian Man |
| Reuben Leder | Pilot |
| Velizar Binev | Tarasov (uncredited) |
| Katie Chonacas | June (uncredited) |
| Siso Kamburov | Ivanov (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released on 9th January 2009 in Taiwan.
- Mimi Leder was the director of “Thick as Thieves”.
- Ted Humphrey was the writer of the film.
- Notable actors included Ivan Petrushinov, Victor Boichev (credited as Émigré #2, also known as Victor Boytchev), and Nickolay Hadjiminev (credited as Émigré #3).
- Other prominent figures in the cast included Rade Serbedzija (playing Nicky/Victor, also credited as Rade Sherbedgia), Morgan Freeman (playing Ripley), and Antonio Banderas (playing Gabriel).
- Charles Venn played Transit Cop #1, also credited as Chucky Venn.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New Boyana Film Studios, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Latitude: 42.6405959
- Longitude: 23.2928704
- Place ID: ChIJr7CrkH-DqkARLbPgD4EBKd8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: м. Национален КиноцентърVitosha, ul. “Kumata” 84, 1616 Sofia, Bulgaria
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Location Name: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Latitude: 42.6977082
- Longitude: 23.3218675
- Place ID: ChIJ9Xsxy4KGqkARYF6_aRKgAAQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
- Location Name: Bulgaria
- Latitude: 42.733883
- Longitude: 25.48583
- Place ID: ChIJifBbyMH-qEAREEy_aRKgAAA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bulgaria
- Timezone: Europe/Sofia
