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A Thief in the Night
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A Thief in the Night

1972-01-09 · 69 min · ★ 5.3

Horror · Drama · Fantasy

Patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future, awakens one day to find her husband missing and the radio reporting that millions of people around the globe have mysteriously vanished. As dramatic, earth-shaking events begin to unfold around her, Patty realizes she is living in the end times spoken of in biblical prophecy.

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Directors
Donald W. Thompson
Production companies
Mark IV Pictures Incorporated
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000
Revenue
USD 4,200,000

Top Cast

Patty DunningPatty Myers
Mike NidayJim Wright
Colleen NidayJenny (as Coleen Niday)
Maryann RachfordDiane Bradford
Thom RachfordJerry Bradford (as Tom Rachford)
Duane CollerDuane
Russ DoughtenRev. Matthew Turner
Clarence BalmerPastor Balmer
Gareld L. JacksonLeader of U.N.I.T.E.

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