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The Thief, a Harry M. Popkin production ; a United Artists release ; Fran Productions, Inc. ; producer, Clarence Greene ; screenplay, Russell Rouse and Clarence Greene ; director, Russell Rouse

Label
The Thief, a Harry M. Popkin production ; a United Artists release ; Fran Productions, Inc. ; producer, Clarence Greene ; screenplay, Russell Rouse and Clarence Greene ; director, Russell Rouse
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Not rated
Main title
The Thief
Oclc number
50194221
Responsibility statement
a Harry M. Popkin production ; a United Artists release ; Fran Productions, Inc. ; producer, Clarence Greene ; screenplay, Russell Rouse and Clarence Greene ; director, Russell Rouse
Runtime
86
Series statement
Wade Williams collection
Summary
An atomic scientist and communist agent is caught by an FBI man while stealing vital documents, and is forced to kill him. While on the run from government agents he kills another man when cornered by the FBI, is overcome with remorse and turns himself in. The whole film is without dialogue, with only the musical score and magnified sound effects to create the feeling of tension and danger
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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