Thieves in the Night
Synopsis
"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night." Experiences in a kibbutz, it sets up a stage in describing the historical roots of the conflict between Arabs and Jewish settlers in the British ruled Palestine.
Top Cast
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Richard E. Grant
Joseph
Marion Bunel
Ellen
Arnon Tzadock
Baumann
Denise Virieux
Dina
David Menachem
Simeon
James Laurenson
Gordon-Smith
Patricia Hodge
Lady Joyce
Douglas Sheldon
Judge Wilmot
Yosef Shiloach
Kamel Effendi
Michael Sarne
Mr. Newton
Shmuel Umani
Muktar
Shmuel Wohlberg
Karel
Israel Rubinchik
Brodezky
Neta Moran
Deborah
Gad Kaynar
Weinstein
Kevin Patterson
Prof. Cyril Watson
Jeremy Kay
British Sergeant
Dani Friedmann
Reuben
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Storch
- Screenplay & Story
- Wolfgang Storch, Arthur Koestler
- Original Title
- Thieves in the Night
- Country of Origin
- Israel, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 3h 46m
- Production Studios
- ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Storch
Wolfgang Storch, Arthur Koestler
Avraham Karpick
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Storch
Director
Wolfgang Storch
Writer
Arthur Koestler
Writer
Avraham Karpick
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thieves in the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thieves in the Night about?
"But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night." Experiences in a kibbutz, it sets up a stage in describing the historical roots of the conflict between Arabs and Jewish settlers in the British ruled Palestine.
Who directed Thieves in the Night?
Thieves in the Night was directed by Wolfgang Storch.
Who stars in Thieves in the Night?
The principal cast of Thieves in the Night includes Richard E. Grant, Marion Bunel, Arnon Tzadock, Denise Virieux, David Menachem.
When was Thieves in the Night released and how long is it?
Thieves in the Night was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 3h 46m.