Principal photography has started on “The Man Who Stole Portugal,” a period heist feature inspired by a major 20th-century financial fraud. The film is directed by Thomas Napper, whose previous credits include “Jawbone” and “Widow Clicquot.” Reports describe the project as a “darkly comic” period heist, based on the true-crime book “The Man Who Stole Portugal” by Murray Teigh Bloom, and written by Richard Galazka.
The cast includes James Nelson-Joyce as Alves Reis, along with Richard E. Grant and Dominic West in roles described across outlets as part of a leading ensemble. Emily Fairn is also set to appear, though the specific character details are not consistently outlined in the provided coverage.
Beta Cinema is handling world sales for the film and plans to present it to international buyers at Cannes, where it will be launched as part of the market slate. With filming now underway, the project is positioned as a true-story adaptation blending historical material with a dark comedy tone.
