To Catch a Thief(1955)
“WANTED by the police in all the luxury-spots of Europe!... A catch for any woman!”
Overview
When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$9M
Cast
Cary Grant
as John Robie
Grace Kelly
as Frances Stevens
Jessie Royce Landis
as Jessie Stevens
John Williams
as H. H. Hughson
Charles Vanel
as Bertani
Brigitte Auber
as Danielle Foussard
Jean Martinelli
as Foussard
Georgette Anys
as Germaine
René Blancard
as Commissaire Lepic (uncredited)
William 'Wee Willie' Davis
as Big Man in Kitchen (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Masquerade Party Guest (uncredited)
Bernard Sell
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
French
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$9M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch To Catch a Thief?▼
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What is To Catch a Thief about?▼
When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.
Who directed To Catch a Thief?▼
To Catch a Thief was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1955. It is a mystery, romance, thriller film.
How long is To Catch a Thief?▼
To Catch a Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in To Catch a Thief?▼
The cast of To Catch a Thief includes Cary Grant as John Robie, Grace Kelly as Frances Stevens, Jessie Royce Landis as Jessie Stevens, John Williams as H. H. Hughson, Charles Vanel as Bertani and more.
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