Director: Russell Rouse
Language
English
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Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 7 nominations total
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| Domestic Box Office (USA): | 1 000 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 85 min |
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A respected nuclear physicist becomes caught in a dangerous situation when the FBI discovers his secret dealings with the Russian government. He's now trying to evade capture while attempting to clear his name after selling top-secret information. The film explores the conflict between loyalty and personal ambition, examining betrayal, responsibility, and difficult choices. Against a backdrop of an intense FBI pursuit, the physicist must navigate deceit and danger to uncover the truth before time runs out. The audience experiences a suspenseful race against time, questioning trust and patriotism until the very end.
| Alternative title: | The Thief |
| Release year: | 1952 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 7 nominations total |
| Director: | Russell Rouse |
| Type: | Movie |
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