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Stealing the Fire (2002): Ratings & Box Office

Stealing the Fire (2002) movie poster

Stealing the Fire is a 2002 documentary directed by Eric Nadler and John S. Friedman. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $2,139 worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
worldwide gross
$2.1K
Metascore
64
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Stealing the Fire (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stealing the Fire About?

The premise of Stealing the Fire without spoilers.

During the 1990s, as the Cold War's tensions lingered, Karl-Heinz Schaab, a German technician, became the focus of intense scrutiny. Accused of secretly selling nuclear weapons technology to Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq, Schaab’s actions sparked international concern and raised questions about espionage and the proliferation of dangerous arms. The film explores the events surrounding his alleged dealings and the geopolitical implications of his actions.

Stealing the Fire Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • spy
  • weapon inspector
  • iraq
  • 1990s
  • nuclear
  • scientist
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Crew

The Director of Stealing the Fire

Directed by Eric Nadler and John S. Friedman.

Ratings

Stealing the Fire Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Stealing the Fire 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Box office

Stealing the Fire Box Office

Stealing the Fire grossed $2,139 worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.1K

US & Canada
$2.1K
Cars

Cars in Stealing the Fire

7 cars on screen, including the 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 7 cars
  • 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible in Stealing the Fire 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Important role
  • 1996 Ford Crown Victoria in Stealing the Fire 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1993 Ford Econoline in Stealing the Fire 1993 Ford Econoline Important role
  • 2001 Lexus LS 430 in Stealing the Fire 2001 Lexus LS 430 Minor role

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FAQ

Stealing the Fire FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Stealing the Fire, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stealing the Fire?

Stealing the Fire runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Stealing the Fire released?

Stealing the Fire was released on October 16, 2002.

Who directed Stealing the Fire?

Stealing the Fire was directed by Eric Nadler and John S. Friedman.

How much did Stealing the Fire make at the box office?

Stealing the Fire grossed $2,139 worldwide.

How is Stealing the Fire rated?

Stealing the Fire has 6.3/10 on IMDb and 64 on Metacritic.

Does Stealing the Fire have a post-credit scene?

No. Stealing the Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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