Make Like a Thief (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, Make Like a Thief is a comedy and crime film directed by Åke Lindman, running about 88 minutes. “He Was a Man on the Lam!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Arrested for a murder he didn't commit, American adventurer Bart Lanigan is about to be deported from Finland on a freighter. In the Helsinki harbor, he himself becomes a target for a hit man but manages to escape back to land. Lanigan contacts Arvo Mäki, a womanizing local con man recommended to him as a man he could trust. Lanigan is in Finland to catch an American millionaire businessman, Leonard Weston alias Lawrence Walker, who has fled the USA with the company's monies and begun investing them in Finland. Looking for the mysterious L.W. character while trying to get rid of various hit men, Lanigan and Mäki travel around picturesque southern Finland, joined by a pretty night club singer Marja Salo who won't leave Lanigan alone and insists on marrying him.
Who’s in it. Make Like a Thief stars Richard Long as V. Bartley 'Bart' Lanigan, Åke Lindman as Arvo Mäki, Pirkko Mannola as Marja Salo and Aulikki Tarnanen as Helvi Östman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Make Like a Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of Make Like a Thief tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Make Like a Thief (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Make Like a Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Make Like a Thief?
- Make Like a Thief stars Richard Long, Åke Lindman, Pirkko Mannola, Aulikki Tarnanen and Uolevi Vahteristo.
- When was Make Like a Thief released?
- Make Like a Thief was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.