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2026
A master thief enlists two strangers for a Louvre heist targeting the Mona Lisa, then reveals they're his children and siblings who must cooperate to pull off history's greatest art theft.
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1952 · crime · drama · thriller · Edward Dmytryk
The Sniper is a 1952 American film noir directed by Edward Dmytryk. The screenplay was written by Harry Brown, based on a story by Edna and Edward Anhalt. The film features a notable cast including Adolphe Menjou, Arthur Franz, Gerald Mohr, Marie Windsor, and Richard Kiley. The film follows Eddie Miller, portrayed by Arthur Franz, a troubled man who harbors a deep-seated hatred for women. This animosity leads him to embark on a killing spree, targeting women from a distance with a sniper rifle. In a desperate attempt to be caught, he writes an anonymous letter to the police, pleading for them to stop him. The story explores themes of psychological trauma and societal issues surrounding violence against women. The film is one of the early examples of exploring the mind of a serial killer, using early criminal profiling techniques.
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