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Thief( 1981)

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

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      James Caan

      Frank

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      Tuesday Weld

      Jessie

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      Robert Prosky

      Leo Alderman

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      Willie Nelson

      David 'Okla' Bertinneau

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      Jim Belushi

      Barry Stratagakis

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      Tom Signorelli

      Vincent Attaglia

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      Dennis Farina

      Carl

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      Nick Nickeas

      Nick

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      W.R. Brown

      Mitch Kanoff

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      Norm Tobin

      Guido

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      John Santucci

      Sgt. Urizzi

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      Gavin MacFadyen

      Det. Boreksco

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      Chuck Adamson

      Det. Ancell

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      Sam Cirone

      Det. Martello

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      Spero Anast

      Det. Bukowski

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      Walter Scott

      Detective D. Simpson

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      Sam T. Louis

      Large Detective in Suit

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      William LaValley

      Joseph

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      Lora Staley

      Paula

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      Hal Frank

      Joe Gags

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      Del Close

      Mechanic #1

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      Bruce A. Young

      Mechanic #2

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      John Kapelos

      Mechanic #3

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      Mike Genovese

      Bartender at Green Mill

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      Joan Lazzerini

      Attaglia's Receptionist

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      Beverly Somerman

      Secretary with Cup

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      Enrico R. Cannataro

      Salesman at L&A Plating

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      Mary Louise Wade

      Waitress #1 at Deli

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      Donna J. Fenton

      Waitress #2 at Deli

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      Thomas Giblin

      Mighty Joe Young Band

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      Willie Hayes

      Mighty Joe Young Band

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      Conrad Mocarski

      Mighty Joe Young Band

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      Benny Turner

      Mighty Joe Young Band

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      William Petersen

      Katz & Jammer Bartender

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      Steve Randolph

      Bouncer at Katz & Jammer

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      Nancy Santucci

      Hojo Waitress

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      Nathan Davis

      Grossman

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      Thomas O. Erhart Jr.

      Judge

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      Fredric Stone

      Attorney Garner

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      Robert J. Kuper

      Bailiff

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      Joene Hanhardt

      Court Recorder

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      Marge Kotlisky

      Mrs. Knowles

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      J. Jay Saunders

      Doctor

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      Susan McCormick

      Nurse

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      Karen Berger

      Ruthie

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      Michael Paul Chan

      Waiter at Chinese Restaurant

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      Tom Howard

      Jewelry Salesman #1

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      Richard Karie

      Jewelry Salesmen #2

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      Oscar DiLorenzo

      Customer at Green Mill

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      Patty Ross

      Marie

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      Margot Charlior

      Rosa

    Social

    Review 2Discussion

    A review by John Chard

    9
    Written by John Chard on Sun Sep 13 2015
    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 thief. He's working his way out to a normal life, but after being lured to a big job for the mob, he finds plans on both sides severely altered. For his first full length theatrical feature, Michael ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    5500000.00

    Revenue

    11494812.00

    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
    • violence