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Thief (1981)

R · 1981-03-27 · 2h 3m · EN
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Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.

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.

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Michael MannDirector
Budget
$5.5M
Box office
$11.5M

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James CaanJames CaanFrankTuesday WeldTuesday WeldJessieWillie NelsonWillie NelsonOklaJim BelushiJim BelushiBarryRobert ProskyRobert ProskyLeoTom SignorelliTom SignorelliAttagliaDennis FarinaDennis FarinaCarlNick NickeasNick NickeasNickW.R. BrownW.R. BrownMitchNorm TobinNorm TobinGuidoJohn SantucciJohn SantucciUrizziGavin MacFadyenGavin MacFadyenBoreksco

Keywords

Loss of loved oneNeo-noirRainChicago, illinoisBurglarConvictThiefSafeDiamond heistShadowingCar dealerIdealistElectronic music scoreError

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Thriller · CrimeTheme affinityLoss Of Loved One · Neo Noir · RainVisual styleNeo NoirPacingActionEmotional intensityLoss Of Loved OneDirector preference15692

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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.

How long is Thief?

Thief has a runtime of 123 minutes.

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