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The Thief

Play trailer Poster for The Thief Released Oct 15, 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.

Critics Reviews

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Manny Farber The Nation 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. Nov 25, 2020 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) 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. Rated: 3/5 Feb 28, 2014 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Aug 27, 2005 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A silent film in the true sense of a silent film. Rated: C Feb 23, 2005 Full Review Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Rated: 3/5 Oct 31, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen W "different" worth a watch because of the "feeling" of it.......... Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review nick s 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. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review steve d A product of its time, and not a good one. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member a silent non-silent movie u fill in the rest Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A true masterpiece....!!!!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Interesting gimmick film--Steal This Movie!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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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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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