The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne (2013)
74 min
How does a poor, single, African-American mother from segregated 1950s America wind up as one of the worlds most notorious jewel thieves? A glamorous 81-year-old, Doris Payne is as unapologetic today about the nearly $2 million in jewels shes stolen over a 60-year career as she was the day she stole her first carat. With Payne now on trial for the theft of a department store diamond ring, filmmakers Kirk Marcolina and Matthew Pond probe beneath her consummate smile to uncover the secrets of her trade and what drove her to a life of crime. Stylish recreations, an extensive archive and candid interviews reveal how Payne managed to jet-set her way into any Cartier or Tiffanys from Monte Carlo to Japan and walk out with small fortunes. This sensational portrait exposes a rebel who defies societys prejudices and pinches her own version of the American Dream while she steals your heart.
- Release date
- October 16, 2013
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Mark Rivett
Trailer
Cast
- Eunetta T. Boone as Self - Screenwriter: Who Is Doris Payne?
- Jean Herbert as Self - Doris' Longtime Friend
- Thomas Jacques as Self - San Diego Police Detective
- Alfredo J. Molina as Self - Owner: Black, Starr & Frost
- Doris Payne as Self - Jewel Thief
- Ronnie Payne as Self - Doris' Son
- Donna Swayne as Self - Doris' Daughter
- Lupe Valencia as Self
- Gretchen von Helms as Self - Doris' Attorney
- Richard Yarborough as Self - UCLA English Professor
Crew
- Kirk Marcolina · Director
- Matthew Pond · Director
- Kirk Marcolina · Producer
- Matthew Pond · Producer
- Mark Rivett · Composer
- Peter Holland · Cinematographer
- Darmyn Calderon · Editor
- Kirk Marcolina · Editor