The Theft

The Theft follows Alexei Gurov, a museum restorer whose obsession with collecting rarities draws suspicion when an ancient blade with diamonds is stolen from the museum. The plot thickens when another theft occurs, this time an old icon from Gurov's apartment. The investigation is led by police colonel Georgy Arefyev, who must navigate the complexities of Gurov's passion for rare items while solving the case.

This film features a notable cast including Oleg Borisov, Natalya Velichko, and Vladimir Naumov, contributing to the engaging storytelling typical of mystery and crime dramas from the era. As a TV movie produced by Gosteleradio USSR and Moldova-Film, it serves as a representation of Soviet television productions in the early 1970s, making it of interest to collectors of international cinema and specifically those focused on Soviet-era works.