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The Memory Thief

The Memory Thief

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The Memory Thief

2007

1h 35m

4.8(8 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Romance

Overview

A Los Angeles tollbooth clerk becomes obsessed with the Holocaust after meeting a survivor.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Mark Webber

Lukas

Mark Webber

Acting

Rachel Miner

Mira

Rachel Miner

Acting

Jerry Adler

Mr. Zweig

Jerry Adler

Acting

Allan Rich

Zvi

Allan Rich

Acting

Peter Jacobson

Mr. Freeman

Peter Jacobson

Acting

Douglas Spain

Dominic

Douglas Spain

Acting

Mary Pat Gleason

Hospital Patient

Mary Pat Gleason

Acting

Carlos Gómez

Mr. Celeste

Carlos Gómez

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