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The Thief

Play trailer Poster for The Thief 1952,  1h 25m,  Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A nuclear scientist who betrays the American government is unable to outwit the FBI.

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Manny Farber The Nation Nov 25, 2020
It is a show in which the camera, the framing and handling of scenes, is the major concern. The Crouse-Greene team figure out their camera shots to hold back the unexpected until the right split second. Go to Full Review
Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Feb 28, 2014
3/5
One thing is certainly true, however. The film's tagline, 'The only motion picture of its kind,' is undeniable. The results make it clear why this is still the case. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 27, 2005
3/5
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Feb 23, 2005
C
A silent film in the true sense of a silent film. Go to Full Review
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Oct 31, 2003
3/5
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Russell Rouse

Director

Ray Milland

Allan Fields

Rita Gam

The Girl

Martin Gabel

Mr. Bleek

Harry Bronson

Harris

Rita Vale

Miss Philips

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The Thief

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Movie Info

Synopsis A nuclear scientist who betrays the American government is unable to outwit the FBI.
Director
Russell Rouse
Producer
Clarence Greene
Screenwriter
Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene
Distributor
United Artists
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 15, 1952, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Jan 20, 2009
Runtime
1h 25m
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