Thief
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.
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2 wins & 6 nominations total
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"Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$5,500,000
Revenue
$11,494,812
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Cast
James Caan
Frank
Tuesday Weld
Jessie
Robert Prosky
Leo Alderman
Willie Nelson
David 'Okla' Bertinneau
Jim Belushi
Barry Stratagakis
Tom Signorelli
Vincent Attaglia
Dennis Farina
Carl
Nick Nickeas
Nick
W.R. Brown
Mitch Kanoff
Norm Tobin
Guido
John Santucci
Sgt. Urizzi
Gavin MacFadyen
Det. Boreksco
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Michael Mann
Executive Producer
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Donald E. Thorin
Director of Photography
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Michael Mann
Screenplay
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Michael Mann
Director
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Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
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Ronnie Caan
Producer
Production
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Sound
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
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Johannes Schmölling
Original Music Composer
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Klaus Krüger
Original Music Composer
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Thief (1981) – Film Review - on-magazine.co.uk
Thief (1981) – Film Review on-magazine.co.uk
Thief (1981) Movie Ending Explained & Themes Analyzed: Can Frank Leave the Criminal Life Behind? - High On Films
Thief (1981) Movie Ending Explained & Themes Analyzed: Can Frank Leave the Criminal Life Behind? High On Films
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'Thief' 4K UHD Blu-ray Review: The Criterion Collection - Slant Magazine
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Thief remains the crown jewel of Tangerine Dream’s decade - AV Club
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Thief (1981) Movie Review: A Crafty, Existential Heist Thriller - High On Films
Thief (1981) Movie Review: A Crafty, Existential Heist Thriller High On Films
Thief at 40: Michael Mann's confident debut sent a message - The Guardian
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Thief (1981) ⭐ 7.4 | Action, Crime, Drama - IMDb
Thief (1981) ⭐ 7.4 | Action, Crime, Drama IMDb
Thief Review - empireonline.com
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Thief: Where Nothing Means Nothing - The Criterion Collection
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