Beregis Avtomobilya, English titles Uncommon Thief, or Watch out for the Automobile) is a 1966 Soviet crime comedy drama film directed by Eldar Ryazanov,[1] based on a screenplay by Emil Braginsky and produced by Mosfilm.

Yuri Detochkin (Innokenty Smoktunovsky) is a humble and unassuming Soviet insurance broker who leads a double life as a car thief targeting corrupt officials and profiteers.

Disillusioned by the inability of the militsiya to address the widespread corruption he encounters in his line of work, Yuri meticulously documents the misdeeds of his wealthy clients, many of whom live far beyond their legitimate means.

In his spare time, Yuri immerses himself in his passion for theater as an amateur actor in a local production of Hamlet, where he plays opposite his close friend, Detective Maksim Podberyozovikov (Oleg Yefremov).

As the story unfolds, Yuri's actions lead to a cascade of dramatic and comedic events, including a high-stakes car theft involving a crane operator and a tense chase through the countryside with a determined traffic inspector (Georgy Zhzhyonov).

In the final courtroom scenes, Yuri’s acquaintances, including Maksim and even Semyon Vasilyevich, speak in his defense, highlighting his moral integrity despite his illegal actions.

The verdict remains ambiguous, but the film ends on a hopeful note, with Lyuba spotting Yuri, freshly released and smiling, as she rides a trolleybus through the city.