Love Among Thieves (1987)

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Caroline DuLac, a baroness and concert pianist, steals three jewel-encrusted Faberge eggs from a San Francisco museum. The eggs were demanded as ransom for her kidnapped fiancé. She boards a plane for the Latin American city of Ladera, as per instructions, and is met by Mike Chambers. Caroline first believes that Mike is one of the kidnappers, until a mysterious man in a trench-coat tries to kill her, and Mike comes to the rescue. They are then both captured by a band of Mexican bandits, who also may or may not be part of the scheme.

Overview
"Love Among Thieves" is a romantic experience television movie directed by Roger Young and scripted by Stephen Black and Henry Stern. It was first aired in 1987 and starred well-known stars Audrey Hepburn, Robert Wagner, and Jerry Orbach. The one-off film integrates components of romance, secret, and experience, resulting in a lighthearted piece of home entertainment that maintains an air of whimsy and charm throughout its sections.

Plot
Audrey Hepburn plays the function of Baroness Caroline DuLac, a performance pianist engaged to be wed to a Briton. She is a not likely heroine who, while in San Francisco, takes 3 Fabergé eggs from a museum at the request of a strange man who has abducted her fiancé. The story unfolds as the potential baroness is directed to various places to provide one egg at a time. Along the method, she satisfies Michael (played by Robert Wagner), a handsome rogue who assists her in her objective.

Characters
Caroline DuLac, regardless of her rich and sophisticated background, is an exceptionally resilient and determined woman. She endures high-speed automobile goes after, desert treks, and harmful encounters with frightening characters, driving the plot forward with her persistence and will. Hepburn represents the character with an enigmatic charm, adding to the general appeal of the story.

On The Other Hand, Robert Wagner's character, Michael, is a roguish traveler who initially seems interested only in gaining the benefit money. However, as the story progresses, his relationship with Caroline handles a more romantic tone. Their relationship, filled with mistakes and misunderstandings, forms much of the movie's comedic compound and heart.

Love and Adventure
"Love Among Thieves" unites the categories of romance and experience in an interesting and funny method. The love, though initially laden with deceit and quips, blossoms as Caroline and Michael go through many trials. They can not help but develop feelings for one another. Their shared experiences create a bond that goes beyond the preliminary objectives, forming the love aspect of the movie.

The experience element of the movie starts as our protagonist duo journeys through the South American desert, encounters burglars, and becomes part of high-speed vehicle goes after. The quests for the eggs give way for some awesome moments filled with action and suspense, keeping the audiences on the edge of their seats.

Conclusion
"Love Among Thieves" serves as a delightful mix of light-hearted adventure and love. With entertaining characters and a twisting plot, it prospers in holding viewer interest and preserving an air of suspense. In spite of underwhelming reviews from critics, the movie stays a precious classic due to Audrey Hepburn's charming efficiency and the indisputable chemistry between the lead stars. The movie indeed shows Hepburn in a later-career turn that continued to display her timeless appeal and talent.

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