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The Thief

6.319521h 25mNRMovieCrimeThriller

A chance accident causes a nuclear physicist, who's selling top secret material to the Russians, to fall under FBI scrutiny and go on the run.

DirectorRussell Rouse
WritersRussell Rouse·Clarence Greene
ProducersHarry M. Popkin·Clarence Greene

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Cast · Directed by Russell Rouse

RMRay Milland
Ray Milland
Allan Fields
MGMartin Gabel
Martin Gabel
Mr. Bleek
HB
Harry Bronson
Harris
RV
Rita Vale
Miss Philips
RORex O'Malley
Rex O'Malley
Beal
RGRita Gam
Rita Gam
The Girl
JM
John McKutcheon
Dr. Linstrum (uncredited)
JC
Joe Conlin
Walters (uncredited)

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The Thief — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Thief?

The Thief isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Thief on Netflix?

No, The Thief is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Thief on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Thief isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Thief for free?

The Thief isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Thief?

The Thief hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 3, 1952. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.