Thief (1981)
Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.
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.
Director: Michael Mann
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: March 27, 1981
Cast
- James Caan - Frank
- Tuesday Weld - Jessie
- Robert Prosky - Leo Alderman
- Willie Nelson - David 'Okla' Bertinneau
- Jim Belushi - Barry Stratagakis
- Tom Signorelli - Vincent Attaglia
- Dennis Farina - Carl
- Nick Nickeas - Nick
- W.R. Brown - Mitch Kanoff
- Norm Tobin - Guido
Screenplay
- Michael Mann (Screenplay)
- Frank Hohimer (Novel)
- Michael Mann (Screenstory)
Cinematography: Donald E. Thorin
Editing: Dov Hoenig
Production: Mann/Caan Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $11M
Original Language: en
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Corruption in the Police Force, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
chicago, illinois, based on novel or book, shadowing, loss of loved one, burglar, gangster, car dealer, rain, idealist, safe, error, thief, dirty cop, convict, diamond heist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thief about?
- 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.
- Who directed Thief?
- Thief was directed by Michael Mann.
- Who stars in Thief?
- Thief stars James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Tom Signorelli.
- How long is Thief?
- Thief has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is Thief?
- Thief is a Crime, Thriller, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Thief?
- Thief had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Thief gross?
- Thief grossed $11M worldwide.
- Where was Thief produced?
- Thief was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Thief?
- The themes of Thief include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Corruption in the Police Force, Twisted Psychological Thriller.