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The Thief
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The Thief

1952-10-15 · 85 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Thriller

A chance accident causes a nuclear physicist, who's selling top secret material to the Russians, to fall under FBI scrutiny and go on the run.

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Directors
Russell Rouse
Production companies
Harry Popkin Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ray MillandRay MillandAllan Fields
Martin GabelMartin GabelMr. Bleek
Harry BronsonHarris
Rita ValeMiss Philips
Rex O'MalleyRex O'MalleyBeal
Rita GamRita GamThe Girl
John McKutcheonDr. Linstrum (uncredited)
Joe ConlinWalters (uncredited)

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