Movie

The Thief

1955 · 60 min

A talky, stagebound chamber piece that simmers with quiet accusation and family friction rather than action.

Overview: The son of a French aristocrat is accused of stealing his father's money and of stealing his step-sister's heart.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, satirical and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, betrayal, deception, class
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
betrayal
deception
class
love
Places: single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild