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In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century, vanished into the Arizona...
In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century, vanished into the Arizona desert after being cut from its frame at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. 32 years later, the $160 million painting was found hanging in the home of Jerry and Rita Alter in rural New Mexico.
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91 %43 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
77 %13 reviewsAudience score rating
"A nimble and entertaining dissection of a crime."
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Variety
Variety"The flawed but entertaining film doesn’t set out to resolve the mystery, reveling instead in all the tantalising questions and potential scenarios."
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Film Threat
Film Threat"A fascinating glimpse into the mystery of other people, especially other people’s marriages."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"The story itself is too juicy to ignore, and there's a certain sweetness layered throughout."
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Slash Film
Slash Film"Like the FBI’s analysis of the evidence against Jerry and Rita Alter, the film remains “compelling but not definitive.”"
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Austin Chronicle
Austin Chronicle"There's half a film here, but the result is not coherent."
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NPR
NPRThe Thief Collector | Details
- Rating
- M,
- Runtime
- 96
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- USA
