
Thieves in the Night
History · Drama
Overview
"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


Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Joseph
Richard E. Grant
Joseph
Marion Bunel
Marion Bunel
Ellen
Marion Bunel
Ellen
Arnon Tzadock
Arnon Tzadock
Baumann
Arnon Tzadock
Baumann


Denise Virieux
Denise Virieux
Dina
Denise Virieux
Dina
David Menachem
David Menachem
Simeon
David Menachem
Simeon


James Laurenson
James Laurenson
Gordon-Smith
James Laurenson
Gordon-Smith


Patricia Hodge
Patricia Hodge
Lady Joyce
Patricia Hodge
Lady Joyce
Douglas Sheldon
Douglas Sheldon
Judge Wilmot
Douglas Sheldon
Judge Wilmot


Yosef Shiloach
Yosef Shiloach
Kamel Effendi
Yosef Shiloach
Kamel Effendi


Michael Sarne
Michael Sarne
Mr. Newton
Michael Sarne
Mr. Newton
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