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72% Critic Match
Thief
“Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.”
7.2 / 10• 1981• 2h 3m•R• English
CrimeThrillerDrama
Storyline
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.
Cast & Crew
James Caan
Frank
Lead
Tuesday Weld
Jessie
Robert Prosky
Leo Alderman
Willie Nelson
David 'Okla' Bertinneau
Jim Belushi
Barry Stratagakis
Tom Signorelli
Vincent Attaglia
Dennis Farina
Carl
NN
Nick Nickeas
Nick
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Mann's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Thief is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
