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The Thief Collector

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A captivating crime documentary about the heist one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” which was brazenly cut from its frame in 1985 while hanging at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. 32 years later, the painting was found hanging in the New Mexico home of an eccentric married couple with a keen eye for great works but a very unconventional method of collecting them.

AN ART-HOUSE DOCUMENTARY WITH AN ‘OH. MY. GOD.’ FACTOR. --- VARIETY

“If you're an art aficionado or a lover of mystery and intrigue this is a worthy watch” --- COLLIDER

“Makes you lean forward in shock and awe” --- COLLEGE MOVIE REVIEW

“The Thief Collector does a splendid job demonstrating how we truly never really know each other’s capabilities.” --- FILMTHREAT

“The Alters’ many mysteries have the allure of great art" –THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

"A fascinating glimpse into the mystery of other people" –THE GUARDIAN

5 out of 5 Stars – EYE FOR FILM

A Film By

  • Allison Otto

Year

  • 2022

Runtime

  • 97 Minutes

Cast

  • Glenn Howerton
  • Sarah Minnich

Writers

  • Mark Monroe
  • Nick Andert

Screenings

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