Crime ·Thriller ·Drama · United States of America · 1981 · 2h 3m

Thief

Thief poster
Director
Michael Mann
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
Crew
Donald E. Thorin — Director of Photography Dov Hoenig — Editor Edgar Froese — Original Music Composer Christopher Franke — Original Music Composer Johannes Schmölling — Original Music Composer Klaus Krüger — Original Music Composer
Tagline

Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.

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.

Trailer Thief — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
chicago, illinoisbased on novel or bookshadowingloss of loved oneburglargangstercar dealerrainidealistsafeerrorthief
Key Collaborators
Michael Mann Director Donald E. Thorin Director of Photography Dov Hoenig Editor Edgar Froese Original Music Composer Christopher Franke Original Music Composer Johannes Schmölling Original Music Composer Klaus Krüger Original Music Composer Michael Mann Screenplay Frank Hohimer Novel Jerry Bruckheimer Producer Ronnie Caan Producer Mel Bourne Production Design
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