---
title: "Thief of Dolls"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/thief-of-dolls-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 506974
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Thief of Dolls (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/thief-of-dolls-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Thief of Dolls is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A mother’s desperate home‑buying plan collides with a menacing hangman."

### Why Watch
- Mixes comedic tone with crime elements
- Runs a tight 90‑minute runtime
- Features an off‑beat plot about a mother, her kids, and a hangman

### Caveats & Content Note
- The storyline may feel confusing due to its abstract premise
- Tone can shift unpredictably between comedy and menace
- Tone & Suitability: Its darkly comedic crime storyline may be unsettling for very young viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, crime, darkly-comedic, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Thief of Dolls released?
It was released on 2 March 1990 in Iran.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and crime film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 90 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A mother attempts to rescue her children by buying a home, while a hangman outside the city opposes them.

### Q: Are there any content concerns?
The film’s darkly comedic crime elements may be unsuitable for very young audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Thief of Dolls — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/506974)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*