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Thief

Crime • Thriller • Drama • 1981 • 2h 3m

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RATING★ 3.6

RUNTIME2h 3m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

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.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Director: Michael Mann
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

James Caan

James CaanFrank

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday WeldJessie

Robert Prosky

Robert ProskyLeo Alderman

Willie Nelson

Willie NelsonDavid 'Okla' Bertinneau

Jim Belushi

Jim BelushiBarry Stratagakis

Tom Signorelli

Tom SignorelliVincent Attaglia

Dennis Farina

Dennis FarinaCarl

N

Nick NickeasNick

W

W.R. BrownMitch Kanoff

N

Norm TobinGuido

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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.
When was Thief released?: Thief was released on March 27, 1981.
How long is Thief?: Thief has a runtime of 2h 3m.
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