Thief

Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.

Sinopse

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.

  • 7.2
  • 1981
  • Released
  • 2h 3m

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

John Santucci

Sgt. Urizzi

Gavin MacFadyen

Det. Boreksco

Sam Cirone

Det. Martello

Spero Anast

Det. Bukowski

Sam T. Louis

Large Detective in Suit

William LaValley

Joseph

Lora Staley

Paula

Hal Frank

Joe Gags

Del Close

Mechanic #1

Bruce A. Young

Mechanic #2

John Kapelos

Mechanic #3

Mike Genovese

Bartender at Green Mill

Joan Lazzerini

Attaglia's Receptionist

Beverly Somerman

Secretary with Cup

Enrico R. Cannataro

Salesman at L&A Plating

Mary Louise Wade

Waitress #1 at Deli

Donna J. Fenton

Waitress #2 at Deli

Thomas Giblin

Mighty Joe Young Band

Willie Hayes

Mighty Joe Young Band

Conrad Mocarski

Mighty Joe Young Band

Benny Turner

Mighty Joe Young Band

William Petersen

Katz & Jammer Bartender

Steve Randolph

Bouncer at Katz & Jammer

Nancy Santucci

Hojo Waitress

Nathan Davis

Grossman

Thomas O. Erhart Jr.

Judge

Fredric Stone

Attorney Garner

Robert J. Kuper

Bailiff

Joene Hanhardt

Court Recorder

Marge Kotlisky

Mrs. Knowles

J. Jay Saunders

Doctor

Susan McCormick

Nurse

Michael Paul Chan

Waiter at Chinese Restaurant

Tom Howard

Jewelry Salesman #1

Richard Karie

Jewelry Salesmen #2

Oscar DiLorenzo

Customer at Green Mill

Patty Ross

Marie

Margot Charlior

Rosa
Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$5,500,000.00

Revenue

$11,494,812.00

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
  • #ex-con
  • #safecracker
  • #police surveillance
  • #neo-noir
  • #provocative
  • #violence
  • #suspenseful
  • #critical
  • #ambiguous
  • #assertive
  • #awestruck
  • #commanding
  • #harsh

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Reviews

JPV852
@JPV852over 3 years ago

Seen this one before but decided to do another watch at random. Really great crime-thriller with James Caan perfect alongside Michael Mann's masterful direction and writing. Not quite to the level of something like Heat but probably just below. One of the best heist films ever of the ones I've seen. **4.5/5**

John Chard
@John Chardabout 10 years ago

You are making big profits from my work, my risk, my sweat. Thief is written and directed by Michael Mann, who adapts the screenplay form the novel "The Home Invaders" written by Frank Hohimer. It stars James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, James Belushi and Willie Nelson. Music is by Tangerine Dream and cinematography by Donald Thorin. Frank (Caan) is a tough ex-con and expert jewel th

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