Too Many Thieves (1966)

Film Overview
"Too Many Thieves" is a 1966 American police procedural directed by Abner Biberman. The movie, featuring an ensemble cast consisting of Peter Lawford, Martha Hyer, and George Coulouris, spins a story of deception, betrayal, and criminal activity. The movie boasts considerable character advancement in the middle of unrelenting stress and thriller.

Plot Summary
The story focuses on the characters Felix (Peter Lawford) and Nina (Martha Hyer) who are involved in a complicated love triangle embeded in the backdrop of criminal activity and betrayal. Living under the disguise of a couple, Felix and Nina are really part of a gang of jewel burglars. This life of criminal offense gets further complicated when the couple chooses to double-cross their gang and keep the taken loot all to themselves.

After successfully stealing a valuable pendant, the duo makes their escape. Nevertheless, their strategy goes awry when they surprisingly get held up by another group of burglars. The thieves not just rob them of their loot but also strike Felix, triggering him to lose his memory briefly. Now, Felix and Nina have a series of obstacles to face. They must recover their taken loot, handle their angered gang and also cope with Felix's memory loss, which is being exploited by several parties.

Character Development
Felix is depicted as a character battling with his morality and his love for Nina. In the face of his amnesia, he experiences flashes of his criminal past, causing internal conflict, and stirring up the chivalrous side within him. Nina, on the other hand, is a character consumed with riches and is constantly torn between her loyalty for Felix and her love for wealth and luxury.

Twist and Conclusion
As the plot deciphers, the couple is betrayed by their own gang members, and it is revealed that a member of their gang had actually deliberately scheduled them to be mugged to get the entire loot for himself. This abrupt twist ignites a chaotic chase for the stolen locket among all celebrations included.

In the end, Felix and Nina manage to recover the stolen locket and choose to leave from their life of criminal offense at last. Felix, having actually faced the severe realities of his past throughout his stage of memory loss, chooses to turn a new leaf and start afresh.

Analysis
"Too Many Thieves" packs a punch with its interesting plot twists and a close examination of human traits like greed, deceptiveness, and betrayal. It is a compelling similar to the classic criminal activity noir tales, with its range of complicated characters tangled in a devious web of deceptiveness.

The film effectively engages the audience with its amazing chase for the taken pendant and presents an interesting psychological aspect with Felix's short-lived amnesia. Coupling these with the elaborate relationship dynamics between the characters, Biberman successfully holds the audience's attention till completion.

The movie artistically showcases a shadier world masked by glamour and glamour, reminding viewers that, in some cases, there are simply 'too many thieves' vying for the very same treasure.

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