Theft
Originally released in 1982. Theft is a crime/drama film. directed by Leonid Pchyolkin. With a runtime of 2h 40m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, and Juozas Budraitis
Synopsis
Theft takes place in Washington, DC. Howard Knox is a well-intentioned Congressman crusading for reform. He is scheduled to make a speech in which he will expose the corrupt activities of an industrial magnate and his congressional stooges. The wealthy capitalist in question, Anthony Starkweather, along with his son-in-law and political puppet, Senator Thomas Chalmers, will do everything in their power to foil Knox's great speech and publicly disgrace him. To complicate matters, Margaret Chalmers, wife of Senator Chalmers and daughter of Starkweather, forms a friendship with Knox and begins to sympathize with his cause.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
2h 40m
160 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Ekran
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theft about?
Theft takes place in Washington, DC. Howard Knox is a well-intentioned Congressman crusading for reform. He is scheduled to make a speech in which he will expose the corrupt activities of an indust...
Who directed Theft?
Theft was directed by Leonid Pchyolkin.
How long is Theft?
Theft has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes total).
When was Theft released?
Theft was released on March 20, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Theft?
The main cast of Theft includes Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Anastasiya Vertinskaya, Juozas Budraitis, Oleg Borisov, Olga Volkova.