Velvet Hands

An inventive genius and the patent holder of the nearly indestructible Quiller glass. His wealth hinges on the invention, and when his divorce threatens his fortune, he disguises his identity and turns to burglary to win back Tilli.

Guido's young lover who is drawn to his money. When Guido reveals his financial trouble, she leaves him, seeking security over genuine affection.

A quick-witted pickpocket with a fondness for horoscopes and Arsene Lupin. She belongs to a family of petty criminals and grows entwined with Guido as the plot unfolds.

Guido's estranged wife and another patent holder who schemes to claim control of the Quiller glass for a rich payout from the Suisse Assurance.

Guido's loyal butler who stays by his side, offering practical counsel and helping steer Guido through his schemes while preserving a sense of charm.

The police inspector who minds the twisting turns of Guido's misadventures and is quick to suspect kidnapping when Guido disappears after laryngitis.

Tilli's grandfather who once attempted to break into a jewelry shop but was thwarted by the Quiller glass and jailed, adding a backstory of past misadventures.

Tilli's brother, a bumbling counterfeiter who participates in the family’s criminal schemes and provides comic relief while contributing to the caper.

A rival for Tilli's affection who stirs trouble by alerting the police and complicating Guido's schemes.

A cardinal uncle figure in the cast, adding a layer of social standing and comedic eccentricity to the caper.

A notary involved in the film's financial and legal flame, representing the formal aspects of wealth, contracts and inheritance.

A barista in the local neighborhood who observes the comings and goings of the main characters, adding texture to the world of the caper.

A prisoner who reads poetry, a small but memorable presence that punctuates the film's lighter moments.

A robber who is part of the world of petty crime surrounding Guido's schemes.