The Thief Collector

The Thief Collector

96 mins | Crime, Documentary | March 13, 2022

In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century, vanished into the Arizona desert after being cut from its frame at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. 32 years later, the $160 million painting was found hanging in the home of Jerry and Rita Alter in rural New Mexico.

The Thief Collector

96 mins | Crime, Documentary | March 13, 2022

The Thief Collector
In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century, vanished into the Arizona desert after being cut from its frame at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. 32 years later, the $160 million painting was found hanging in the home of Jerry and Rita Alter in rural New Mexico.
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Diamond Docs, XTR, Museum & Crane, Roots Productions
Original title The Thief Collector
Directors Allison Otto
Writers Nick Andert, Mark Monroe