Theft (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1982, Theft is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Leonid Pchyolkin, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. Theft takes place in Washington, DC. Howard Knox is a well-intentioned Congressman crusading for reform. He is scheduled to make a speech in which he will expose the corrupt activities of an industrial magnate and his congressional stooges. The wealthy capitalist in question, Anthony Starkweather, along with his son-in-law and political puppet, Senator Thomas Chalmers, will do everything in their power to foil Knox's great speech and publicly disgrace him. To complicate matters, Margaret Chalmers, wife of Senator Chalmers and daughter of Starkweather, forms a friendship with Knox and begins to sympathize with his cause.
Who’s in it. Theft stars Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Juozas Budraitis and Oleg Borisov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Theft has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Theft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Theft tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Theft (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Theft change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Theft worth watching?
- Theft holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Theft?
- Theft stars Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Juozas Budraitis, Oleg Borisov and Olga Volkova.
- When was Theft released?
- Theft was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.