The Thief (aka Ladron)
A chance accident causes a nuclear physicist selling top secret material to the Russians to fall under FBI scrutiny and go on the run. This film is notable for not containing a single word of dialogue. Ray Milland plays a U.S. scientist who suffers a crisis of conscience while selling secrets to the Soviets. Partners Greene and Rouse made several very challenging films in the 50s, none more so than this. It's an exercise in "pure" cinema, aided immensely by the creative scoring of Herschell Burke Gilbert. Its fascinating to see a famed Hollywood actor play a role silently
Year: 1952
Genre: Thrillers & Suspense, Silent Films, Classic Cinema
Country: USA
Director: Russell Rouse
Starring: Ray Milland
Duration: 86 Minutes
Rating: PG
6.8/10
Location in store: Classic Noir
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