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The Thief is a 1952 American Cold War film noir spy film, directed by Russell Rouse and starring Ray Milland. It's the third in a series of six classic film noir productions scripted by Rouse and his writing partner Clarence Greene. The film is unusual because there is no principal actor dialogue spoken. The principal characters are not "fleshed-out", as they might be in a more conventional film, as this film is more about "trade-craft", not as much about the principal characters and their respective personalities. Not withstanding that observation, the film certainly depends upon the exceptionally strong dramatic performance by Ray Milland, and the equally strong music performance by composer/conductor Herschel Burke Gilbert. The film is nearly fully orchestrated by Gilbert.
Original Release
10/10/1952
US Release
10/10/1952
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ray Milland | Allan Fields |
Martin Gabel | Mr. Bleek |
Harry Bronson | Harris |
Rita Grapel | Miss Philips |
Rex O'Malley | Beal |
Rita Gam | The Girl |
John McKutcheon | Dr. Linstrum |
Joe Conlin | Walters |
Ray Stricklyn | Extra |
Directors
Writers
Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ray Milland | Allan Fields |
Martin Gabel | Mr. Bleek |
Harry Bronson | Harris |
Rita Grapel | Miss Philips |
Rex O'Malley | Beal |
Rita Gam | The Girl |
John McKutcheon | Dr. Linstrum |
Joe Conlin | Walters |
Ray Stricklyn | Extra |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Harry M. Popkin | Executive Producer |
Clarence Greene | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1953 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |
1953 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1953 | Golden Globe | Best Actor - Drama | Nominated |
1953 | Golden Globe | Most Promising Newcomer - Female | Nominated |
1953 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay | Nominated |
1953 | Golden Globe | Best Cinematography - Black and White | Nominated |