

Run Like a Thief
1967-10-11 · 92 min · ★ 7.0
The theft of a fortune in diamonds and the attempt by soldier of fortune Johnny Dent to outwit his pursuers who would stop at nothing to get their hands on the treasure forms the story-line. The chase reaches across the continent as Dent eludes the diamond syndicate police, a ruthless gangster, and a scheming girl in his attempt to escape.
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- Directors
- Bernard Glasser
- Production companies
- Coral Producciones Cinematográficas, Harold Goldman Associates
- Countries
- Spain, United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kieron MooreJohnny Dent
Ina BalinMona Shannon
Keenan WynnWilly Gore
Fernando ReyCol. Romero
Charles RegnierPiet de Jonge
Victor MaddernAbel Baker
Sancho GraciaWes
Bobby HallWhitey Keller
Mike BrendelTurk
Román AriznavarretaErnie
Xan das BolasGonzalez
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