The Thief
The Thief (1997) is a crime drama, directed by Pavel Chukhray. It stars Vladimir Mashkov and Yekaterina Rednikova. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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Vladimir Mashkov 
Yekaterina Rednikova M Mikhail Filipchuk 
Yuri Belyayev 
Amaliya Mordvinova 
Natalya Pozdnyakova What The Thief Is About
Known in Russian as Vor, The Thief was written and directed by Pavel Chukhray, set in the USSR from 1946 into the early 1950s; young widow Katya and her six year old son Sanya fall in with a charismatic con man, Tolyan, posing as an army captain, in a story steeped in Stalin era symbolism and disillusionment. It was Russia's official Oscar submission and reached the final Best Foreign Language Film nominees at the 70th Academy Awards, also earned a Golden Globe nomination, and won the Nika Award, Russia's top film prize, for Best Picture and Best Director. Who it's for: anyone curious about a Russian drama that channels post Stalin trauma through one family, and reached the final round of Oscar contenders. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, hopeful family story, since the film confronts historical disillusionment directly.
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What is The Thief about?
Known in Russian as Vor, The Thief was written and directed by Pavel Chukhray, set in the USSR from 1946 into the early 1950s; young widow Katya and her six year old son Sanya fall in with a charismatic con man, Tolyan, posing as an army captain, in a story steeped in Stalin era symbolism and disillusionment. It was Russia's official Oscar submission and reached the final Best Foreign Language Film nominees at the 70th Academy Awards, also earned a Golden Globe nomination, and won the Nika Award, Russia's top film prize, for Best Picture and Best Director.
Where can I watch The Thief?
The Thief is available to watch on digital platforms such as Klassiki. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Thief?
The Thief runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).
When did The Thief come out?
The Thief was released in 1997.
Who directed The Thief?
The Thief was directed by Pavel Chukhray.
Who stars in The Thief?
The Thief stars Vladimir Mashkov, Yekaterina Rednikova, Mikhail Filipchuk, Yuri Belyayev.
What is The Thief's rating?
The Thief holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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