

The Thief
1952-10-15 · 85 min · ★ 6.3
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 MillandAllan Fields
Martin GabelMr. Bleek
Rex O'MalleyBeal
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