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The Thief (1952)

NR · 1952-10-15 · 1h 25m · EN
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NOT A WORD IS SPOKEN!

A chance accident causes a nuclear physicist, who's selling top secret material to the Russians, to fall under FBI scrutiny and go on the run.

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Clarence GreeneWriterRussell RouseDirector, Writer

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Ray MillandRay MillandAllan FieldsMartin GabelMartin GabelMr. BleekHarry BronsonHarry BronsonHarrisRita ValeRita ValeMiss PhilipsRex O'MalleyRex O'MalleyBealRita GamRita GamThe GirlJohn McKutcheonJohn McKutcheonDr. Linstrum (uncredited)Joe ConlinJoe ConlinWalters (uncredited)

Keywords

Cold warSpyingNoirNo dialogFilm noir

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Genre affinityThriller · CrimeTheme affinityCold War · Spying · NoirVisual styleNoir · Film NoirPacingShortEmotional intensityCold WarDirector preference658452

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Frequently asked questions about The Thief

What is The Thief about?

A chance accident causes a nuclear physicist, who's selling top secret material to the Russians, to fall under FBI scrutiny and go on the run.

How long is The Thief?

The Thief has a runtime of 85 minutes.