The Thief Collector

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Play Time: 96 mins
Documentary, Crime
The Thief Collector

Overview:
In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century, vanished into the Arizona desert after being cut from its frame at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. 32 years later, the $160 million painting was found hanging in the home of Jerry and Rita Alter in rural New Mexico.

Status: Released (2022-03-13)
Awards:1 win & 5 nominations
Screen:Mark Monroe, Nick Andert
Productions: XTR, Roots Productions, Museum & Crane, Diamond Docs
Production Countries: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
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CinemaSerf

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If you recall the last proper edition of the BBC sitcom "Only Fools and Horses", you''ll remember that "Del" and "Rodney" discover an old watch that turns out to be worth millions at auction. Well this is a real take on that scenario, as house clearance folks are brought in to clear ....

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

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It is rare that one can become completely enamored with a documentary film, but director Allison Otto‘s “The Thief Collector” grabbed be from the opening frame. This true story of a museum heist in the mid-1980s features an interesting topic filled with twists and turns, exceptional ....

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