A Thief in the Night (1972)Director:Donald W. Thompson |
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A Thief in the Night (1972)Director:Donald W. Thompson |
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Patty Dunning | ... | |
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Mike Niday | ... |
Jim Wright
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Colleen Niday | ... |
Jenny
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Maryann Rachford | ... |
Diane Bradford
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Thom Rachford | ... |
Jerry Bradford
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Duane Coller | ... |
Duane
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Russell S. Doughten Jr. | ... |
Reverend Matthew Turner
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Clarence Balmer | ... |
Pastor Balmer (the good minister)
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I saw this film so long ago I can't recall how old I was--had to have been less than 8 years old but older than 4. After watching it with my parents, it haunted me for the longest time, particularly when connected with the song "Wish We'd All Been Ready". Made in 1972 and having a low-budget feel to it, the acting was terrible and effects were poor, but the message was strong and persuading. The intent was obviously to scare the viewer into salvation. However, depending on your mindset while watching A Thief in the Night, you may or may not take any of it seriously. That is why as a child, lacking the experience, understanding, and ability to compartmentalize it was the most disturbing...for me anyway.