chicago, illinois,based on novel or book,shadowing,loss of loved one,burglar,gangster,car dealer,rain,idealist,safe,error,thief,dirty cop,convict,diamond heist,ex-con,safecracker,police surveillance,neo-noir,violence

Thief (1981)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Mann
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    Frank James Caan
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    Jessie Tuesday Weld
  • Profile picture of Robert Prosky
    Leo Alderman Robert Prosky
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    David 'Okla' Bertinneau Willie Nelson
  • Profile picture of Jim Belushi
    Barry Stratagakis Jim Belushi
  • Profile picture of Tom Signorelli
    Vincent Attaglia Tom Signorelli
  • Profile picture of Dennis Farina
    Carl Dennis Farina
  • Profile picture of Gavin MacFadyen
    Det. Boreksco Gavin MacFadyen

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Keywords

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  • based on novel or book
  • shadowing
  • loss of loved one
  • burglar
  • gangster
  • car dealer
  • rain
  • idealist
  • safe
  • error
  • thief
  • dirty cop
  • convict
  • diamond heist
  • ex-con
  • safecracker
  • police surveillance
  • neo-noir
  • violence