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      The Thief Collector

      Released May 19, 2023 1h 33m Documentary Crime List
      91% Tomatometer 43 Reviews 77% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings It was one of the most audacious and puzzling art thefts of a generation; In 1985, Willem de Kooning's seminal work, "Woman Ochre," was sliced from it's frame and stolen from the walls of an Arizona art museum, disappearing into the desert. Over thirty years later, in a remote town in New Mexico, the $160 million dollar painting was rediscovered in the unlikeliest of places. Read More Read Less

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      An effortlessly engaging true-crime documentary, The Thief Collector reaffirms that reality can be stranger than fiction -- and sometimes just as entertaining.

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      Nell Minow AWFJ.org We often speak of a “who done it” as though the answer to the mystery is simply the identity of the person committing the crime. But ​The Thief Collector entreatingly and insightfully shows us that is just the beginning of the story. Aug 5, 2023 Full Review Noel Murray Los Angeles Times Allison Otto’s snappy documentary “The Thief Collector” ponders how and why the Alters got away with their one famous crime — and perhaps many more. May 18, 2023 Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian If nothing else, this documentary ought to give someone working in television the idea of making a detective series about house clearance experts. Rated: 3/5 Mar 29, 2023 Full Review Tim Miller Cape Cod Wave Magazine A Willem de Kooning painting stolen decades earlier from an art museum is discovered hidden in the home of Jerry and Rita Alter after they’ve died. ... in this compellingly offbeat true-life crime documentary. Rated: 3.5/4 Dec 17, 2023 Full Review Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) You can't make this stuff up. Rated: 4 stars Sep 15, 2023 Full Review Sandie Angulo Chen AWFJ.org Allison Otto’s entertaining documentary is a fascinating look at the world-traveling couple Jerry and Rita Alter, whose estate included Willem De Kooning’s Woman-Ochre — which had been stolen from the University of Arizona museum in 1985. Aug 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Michael H A solid documentary about a big heist perpetrated by a genuinely bizarre couple living in nowhere, New Mexico. Re-enactments (which often are dopey and boring) here are witty and tongue-in-cheek. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/04/23 Full Review Adam G An extraordinary, stranger-than-fiction story that must be seen to be believed. I loved this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/31/23 Full Review anna w Interesting story but it felt like they were making a 30 minute story into a movie. Repetitive interviews that weren't adding much. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/26/23 Full Review StephenPaul C The greatest 01 hour: and 33 minutes of real criminals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/23 Full Review Ellen G The documentary was an interesting subject but the direction and production seemed amateurish. Many of the interviews were dull. Unfortunate it was not in better hands. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis It was one of the most audacious and puzzling art thefts of a generation; In 1985, Willem de Kooning's seminal work, "Woman Ochre," was sliced from it's frame and stolen from the walls of an Arizona art museum, disappearing into the desert. Over thirty years later, in a remote town in New Mexico, the $160 million dollar painting was rediscovered in the unlikeliest of places.
      Director
      Allison Otto
      Screenwriter
      Mark Monroe, Nick Andert
      Distributor
      FilmRise
      Production Co
      XTR, Diamond Docs, Roots Productions, Museum & Crane
      Genre
      Documentary, Crime
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 19, 2023, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 19, 2023
      Runtime
      1h 33m
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