A thief of time [videorecording] / is co-produced by Granada USA Productions and Wildwood Productions, in association with WGBH Boston ; distributed by Carlton International; producer, Craig McNeil ; director, Chris Eyre ; adapted by Alice Arlen.
Two Navajo policemen search for the truth behind the disappearance of an anthropologist suspected of selling ancient Indian artifacts on the black market, delving into the underworld of illegal archaeological excavations and Navajo superstition and lore.
Record details
- ISBN: 1415711267
- ISBN: 9781415711262
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 95 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: [Alexandria, Virginia] : PBS, [2005]
- Copyright: ©2004
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "American Mystery! special"--Container. From the novel by Tony Hillerman. Originally produced as a television movie in 2004. Special features: commentary featuring director Chris Eyre, producer Craig McNeil and director of photography Roy H. Wagner; Thieves of time bonus film featuring Tony Hillerman tracing the history of our fascination with Indian burial grounds. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Wes Studi, Adam Beach, Peter Fonda, Graham Greene. |
| Target Audience Note: | Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; wide screen; Dolby digital; region 1, stereo. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned. Soundtrack in English. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Leaphorn, Joe, Lieutenant (Fictitious character) > Drama. Chee, Jim (Fictitious character) > Drama. Navajo Indians > Drama. Police > Southwestern States > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Detective and mystery television programs. Made-for-TV movies. Television adaptations. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 7 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Rockingham County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Library | vid rotation green - 13845 (Text) | 31554011782009 | Adult Video | Checked out | 08/20/2025 |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD THIEF (Text) | 39493105510301 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | DVD (Text) | 30441100765007 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD GEN THI (Text) | 36015000387270 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Lewisville Branch | DVD DRAMA RATING NR (Text) | 0112520915284 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| North Regional Library | DVD T (Text) | 31781063308579 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Spring Lake Library | DVD T (Text) | 31781063308645 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Weaverville Library | FF T 42984 DVD WEAV (Text) | 0020511006502 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Summary:
Two Navajo policemen search for the truth behind the disappearance of an anthropologist suspected of selling ancient Indian artifacts on the black market, delving into the underworld of illegal archaeological excavations and Navajo superstition and lore.
