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Masterpiece Mystery!: A Thief of Time DVD, from the Tony Hillerman Novel

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Item #: WB7072
Navajo tribal policemen Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee are back for a third thrilling MYSTERY! case, based on the bestselling novels of Tony Hillerman. An archaeologist turned pottery poacher thinks she has cracked the secret of the vanished Anasazi culture, when she herself vanishes. As other poachers start dropping dead, Leaphorn and Chee must piece together a case as complicated ... More
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Navajo tribal policemen Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee are back for a third thrilling MYSTERY! case, based on the bestselling novels of Tony Hillerman. An archaeologist turned pottery poacher thinks she has cracked the secret of the vanished Anasazi culture, when she herself vanishes. As other poachers start dropping dead, Leaphorn and Chee must piece together a case as complicated as the mysteriously decorated pots that seem to motivate the killer.

Producer: WGBH
Production Year: 2004
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 90 minutes

17 Reviews
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Bonnie
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
10/16/23
Excellent movie. Kept me guessing!
Review by Bonnie on 10/16/23 review stating Excellent movie. Kept me guessing!
Excellent movie. Kept me guessing!
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Sharon
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
08/26/22
A Thief of Time
Review by Sharon on 08/26/22 review stating A Thief of Time
I love it! I have been a fan of Tony Hillerman for a long time. And have read all of his books. I remember when this debut on PBS.
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LongIslandmire
Verified Reviewer
4.0 star rating
08/18/22
Blu-Ray Edition is LONG Overdue
Review by LongIslandmire on 08/18/22 review stating Blu-Ray Edition is LONG Overdue
My biggest love for this-and all three PBS produced movies of the Tony Hillerman stories-are the stunning NM landscapes. They are so gorgeous they make me bust out crying because i had longed to retire there. But human-induced climate change wildfires which will only get bigger and more frequent killed that dream. And even though most of NM is also plagued by dangerous sinkholes, especially happening in the more developed areas (Rio Rancho, Las Cruces), NM is truly the Land of Enchantment. Of all three Hilerman movies this is probably my favorite but they are all excellent; perfect casting as always, though I wish Peter Fondas character would have been more developed. I realize that PBS needs to watch its budget but I hope they plan to issue the Blu-ray version of all three movie set, including DTS MA lossless sound. Please make it happen soon!
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Kerry
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
03/23/22
Thank you PBS!!
Review by Kerry on 03/23/22 review stating Thank you PBS!!
The Leaphorn and Chee miniseries is a delight to mystery lovers and those in need of a different perspective on human existence. I highly recommend the entire, three dvd set.
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Steve L.
Anonymous User
2.0 star rating
08/09/20
OK mystery
Review by Steve L. on 08/09/20 review stating OK mystery
Others better. After devouring the books, the movie version was a let down. Though better than the stuff on Television. Not up to the PBS versions however.
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Donna
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
08/09/20
I would buy this product again and again
Review by Donna on 08/09/20 review stating I would buy this product again and again
Author Tony Hillerman is a master storyteller in his creation of Navaho tribal policeman Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee in A Thief of Time. An archaelogy dig is the catalyst for doubt, , conflict, greed and murder in New Mexico. In their personal lives both Chee and Leaphorn battle their own doubts. Chee is conflicted as his role as a Medicine Man and as a tribal policeman. Leaphorn has his own doubts about Chees belief about dealing with murders. This is one of Hillermans best stories. I really hope that further novels of Tony Hillerman are again presented on PBS. Sadly, Tony Hillerman is gone, but his stories will live on and on. I hope that Robert Redford will be willing to be the catalyst for more Hillerman novels brought to life. The actors in The Thief of Time, Coyote Waits and Skinwalkers are at the top of their game. The scenery is spectacular, and the pace of the stories are magical. I watch all of the DVDs again and again. Thank you, Donna L.Wolfe
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Millie
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
A very Hillerman mystery
Review by Millie on 07/17/20 review stating A very Hillerman mystery
The actors, landscapes and plot style are just as I pictured them in the books. I would love to see more of this series.
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Gopher G.
Anonymous User
2.0 star rating
07/17/20
Movie Did Not Deliver
Review by Gopher G. on 07/17/20 review stating Movie Did Not Deliver
I read all of Tony Hillermans novels and enjoyed them immensely. I was, however, very disappointed in all three PBS movies. While the acting was, in my opinion, superb, the stories just seemed lifeless; and I absolutely hate cursing with the Lords name, which occurred in these movies. BIG Kudos to Wes Studi who played Leaphorn, and Adam Beach who played Chee; their presence made the movies worth my while to watch.
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Disappointed
Anonymous User
2.0 star rating
07/17/20
Missing: All thats important to a Tony Hillerman novel
Review by Disappointed on 07/17/20 review stating Missing: All thats important to a Tony Hillerman novel
How does a film come to lack the air of mystery that landscape and cultural visage have given to a novel? Do the earlier ones do better?
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Cactus B.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Really Great and Enjoyable Show !
Review by Cactus B. on 07/17/20 review stating Really Great and Enjoyable Show !
Reasonably faithful to Hillermans book, being Hillerman advised and approved,with very good acting and, along with the companion Coyote Waits, very much worth watching. I highly recommend these two DVDs to anyone who enjoyed the books - - you wont be disappointed. I was hesitant, as the DVDs often arent as good as the books, but these are.
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Bob
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/17/20
Tony Hillman fans,must have.
Review by Bob on 07/17/20 review stating Tony Hillman fans,must have.
Fans of the Hillman books/stories will need these since we have no new stories now(except hopefully his daughter). And unfortunately we probably wont have any more of these movies, certainly not containing these actors. What a loss.
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Klik99
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Great Title.
Review by Klik99 on 07/17/20 review stating Great Title.
This was the very first book I read by Tony Hillerman and from then on I was hooked. This story is one of the best and acted well. So glad that Robert Redford took up the torch to make these movies and wish he would make more - there are so many wonderful tales left to see :)
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Bob H.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Great Mystery
Review by Bob H. on 07/17/20 review stating Great Mystery
Another great Tony Hillerman mystery
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Southwest F.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Tony Hillerman does it again!
Review by Southwest F. on 07/17/20 review stating Tony Hillerman does it again!
Great story, beautiful scenery, superb acting. Mystery, suspense and personal interactions play out in the setting of native american life and culture.
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Kelly
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
wow and wow again
Review by Kelly on 07/17/20 review stating wow and wow again
bought the three film package as i have read all of his novels. i was delighted with the film adaptations. traveling out there on my harly i recognized many areas from the novels. what a treat the films were.
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Charlie
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Top notch mystery!
Review by Charlie on 07/17/20 review stating Top notch mystery!
Follows the book,great mystery story and fine acting
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Squeaky T.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Tony Hillerman and PBS at their best!
Review by Squeaky T. on 07/17/20 review stating Tony Hillerman and PBS at their best!
Tony Hillerman makes New Mexico come alive and this film accentuates the beauty of the state. And put a great plot in the mix, and you have a great movie. This one of the three has a wonderful commentary well worth the re-watch of the movie. They point out recurring images and add information about the Indian culture. If you enjoy a good mystery, you will enjoy this movie!

Highlighted Customer Reviews


Tony Hillerman and PBS at their best!
Review by Squeaky T. review stating Tony Hillerman and PBS at their best!
Tony Hillerman makes New Mexico come alive and this film accentuates the beauty of the state. And put a great plot in the mix, and you have a great movie. This one of the three has a wonderful commentary well worth the re-watch of the movie. They point out recurring images and add information about the Indian culture. If you enjoy a good mystery, you will enjoy this movie!
Top notch mystery!
Review by Charlie review stating Top notch mystery!
Follows the book,great mystery story and fine acting
wow and wow again
Review by Kelly review stating wow and wow again
bought the three film package as i have read all of his novels. i was delighted with the film adaptations. traveling out there on my harly i recognized many areas from the novels. what a treat the films were.

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