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Thief is a 1981 American neo-noir heist action thriller film directed and written by Michael Mann in his feature film debut and starring James Caan in the title role, a professional safecracker trying to escape his life of crime, and Tuesday Weld as his wife. The supporting cast includes James Belushi, Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina, and Willie Nelson. The screenplay is inspired by the book The Home Invaders: Confessions of a Cat Burglar, a memoir by former cat burglar Frank Hohimer. The original musical score was composed and performed by Tangerine Dream.

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1981 · 2h 3m · Crime · Thriller · Drama

TMDB 7.2/10 (871 votes)

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.

Directed by Michael Mann

Box office $11M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Michael MannDirector

James Caanas Frank

Tuesday Weldas Jessie

Robert Proskyas Leo Alderman

Willie Nelsonas David 'Okla' Bertinneau

Jim Belushias Barry Stratagakis

Tom Signorellias Vincent Attaglia

Dennis Farinaas Carl NNick Nickeasas Nick WW.R. Brownas Mitch Kanoff NNorm Tobinas Guido

John Santuccias Sgt. Urizzi

Gavin MacFadyenas Det. Boreksco

Chuck Adamsonas Det. Ancell SSam Cironeas Det. Martello

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Thief is a 1981 American neo-noir heist action thriller film directed and written by Michael Mann in his feature film debut and starring James Caan in the title role, a professional safecracker trying to escape his life of crime, and Tuesday Weld as his wife. The supporting cast includes James Belushi, Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina, and Willie Nelson. The screenplay is inspired by the book The Home Invaders: Confessions of a Cat Burglar, a memoir by former cat burglar Frank Hohimer. The original musical score was composed and performed by Tangerine Dream.

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1981 · 2h 3m · Crime · Thriller · Drama

TMDB 7.2/10 (871 votes)

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.

Directed by Michael Mann

Box office $11M worldwide

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