Thief(1981)
“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.
Director
Michael Mann
Studio
Mann/Caan Productions
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
James Caan
as Frank
Tuesday Weld
as Jessie
Robert Prosky
as Leo Alderman
Willie Nelson
as David 'Okla' Bertinneau
Jim Belushi
as Barry Stratagakis
Tom Signorelli
as Vincent Attaglia
Dennis Farina
as Carl
Nick Nickeas
as Nick
W.R. Brown
as Mitch Kanoff
Norm Tobin
as Guido
John Santucci
as Sgt. Urizzi
Gavin MacFadyen
as Det. Boreksco
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Mann/Caan Productions • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thief?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Thief (1981).
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 and released in 1981. It is a crime, thriller, drama film.
How long is Thief?▼
Thief has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in Thief?▼
The cast of Thief includes James Caan as Frank, Tuesday Weld as Jessie, Robert Prosky as Leo Alderman, Willie Nelson as David 'Okla' Bertinneau, Jim Belushi as Barry Stratagakis and more.
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