Run Like a Thief

Run Like a Thief

If you like excitement and cool, hard action...you'll dig this film!

1967 · 92 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Comedy, Action

The theft of a fortune in diamonds and the attempt by soldier of fortune Johnny Dent to outwit his pursuers who would stop at nothing to get their hands on the treasure forms the story-line. The chase reaches across the continent as Dent eludes the diamond syndicate police, a ruthless gangster, and a scheming girl in his attempt to escape.

Directed by Bernard Glasser · Written by Myron J. Gold

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Kieron Moore Johnny Dent
Ina Balin Mona Shannon
Keenan Wynn Willy Gore
Fernando Rey Col. Romero
Charles Regnier Piet de Jonge
Victor Maddern Abel Baker
Sancho Gracia Wes
Bobby Hall Whitey Keller
Mike Brendel Turk
Luis Rivera Young Lieutenant
Román Ariznavarreta Ernie
Joe Zboran Benny

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