A Thief in the Night
“...and there will be no place to hide.”
Synopsis
Patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future, awakens one day to find her husband missing and the radio reporting that millions of people around the globe have mysteriously vanished. As dramatic, earth-shaking events begin to unfold around her, Patty realizes she is living in the end times spoken of in biblical prophecy.
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A Thief In The Night (1972) | Trailer | Patty Dunning | Russel S. Doughten Jr
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
70x
+$4.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald W. Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald W. Thompson, Russ Doughten, Grant James
- Original Title
- A Thief in the Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- Mark IV Pictures Incorporated
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald W. Thompson
Donald W. Thompson, Russ Doughten, Grant James
John P. Leiendecker Jr.
Wes Phillippi
Russ Doughten, Donald W. Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Donald W. Thompson
Screenplay
Russ Doughten
Screenplay
Donald W. Thompson
Director
Grant James
Screenplay
Donald W. Thompson
Producer
Wes Phillippi
Editor
John P. Leiendecker Jr.
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Thief in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Thief in the Night about?
Patty, a young woman caught up in living for the present with little concern for the future, awakens one day to find her husband missing and the radio reporting that millions of people around the globe have mysteriously vanished. As dramatic, earth-shaking events begin to unfold around her, Patty realizes she is living in the end times spoken of in biblical prophecy.
Who directed A Thief in the Night?
A Thief in the Night was directed by Donald W. Thompson.
Who stars in A Thief in the Night?
The principal cast of A Thief in the Night includes Patty Dunning, Mike Niday, Colleen Niday, Maryann Rachford, Thom Rachford.
When was A Thief in the Night released and how long is it?
A Thief in the Night was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Thief in the Night?
A Thief in the Night had a reported production budget of $60K and grossed $4.2M at the worldwide box office (70 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).