To Catch a Thief was "strong on sight and performance values" though it had "some plot weaknesses and is not as smooth in the unfolding as one might expect from an upper 'A' presentation." "Harrison's Reports" wrote, "Alfred Hitchcock has not endowed the action with as much suspense as one might expect in a picture produced and directed by him; nevertheless, its story of a one-time jewel robber who sets out to establish his innocence by catching a thief who was using his technique is tight and swiftly-paced, and constantly offers dramatic and comical developments." Richard L. Coe of "The Washington Post" called it
The Unknown Soldier (1955 film) with Väinö Linna's approval. The film version follows the novel more closely - but also features obvious visual nods to the 1955 version. A new film version, directed by Aku Louhimies came out in 2017. The Unknown Soldier (1955 film) The Unknown Soldier () is a Finnish film directed by Edvin Laine and premiered in December 1955. It is based on "The Unknown Soldier", a novel by Väinö Linna. The story is about the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union as told from the viewpoint of ordinary Finnish soldiers. The film was and remains the most successful movie