The Thief

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The Thief

1952

1h 25m

Mystery & Thriller

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5 Reviews

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A nuclear scientist who betrays the American government is unable to outwit the FBI.

Manny Farber

The Nation

11/25/2020

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.

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

02/28/2014

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.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

08/27/2005

3/5

Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

02/23/2005

C

A silent film in the true sense of a silent film.

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

10/31/2003

3/5

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Stephen W

07/24/2024

"different" worth a watch because of the "feeling" of it..........

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nick s

01/29/2024

Conceptually a good effort, with commendable camera work. Unfortunately the lack of dialogue or action make it quite dull. But if you're a patient person and don't mind a crawling pace you might appreciate this little drama.

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steve d

07/21/2020

A product of its time, and not a good one.

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09/24/2015

a silent non-silent movie u fill in the rest

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01/07/2014

A true masterpiece....!!!!!

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07/15/2013

Interesting gimmick film--Steal This Movie!!

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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