Thief 1981

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56 Reviews

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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.

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

Dennis Farina

as Carl

Nick Nickeas

as Nick

W.R. Brown

as Mitch Kanoff

Norm Tobin

as Guido

Director:

Michael Mann

Writer:

Michael Mann, Frank Hohimer

Genres:

Crime,Thriller,Drama

Release Date:

1981 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

123 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Thief

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Dennis Farina

as Carl

Nick Nickeas

as Nick

W.R. Brown

as Mitch Kanoff

Norm Tobin

as Guido

John Santucci

as Sgt. Urizzi

Gavin MacFadyen

as Det. Boreksco

Chuck Adamson

as Det. Ancell

Sam Cirone

as Det. Martello

Spero Anast

as Det. Bukowski

Walter Scott

as Detective D. Simpson

Sam T. Louis

as Large Detective in Suit

William LaValley

as Joseph

Lora Staley

as Paula

Hal Frank

as Joe Gags

Del Close

as Mechanic #1

Bruce A. Young

as Mechanic #2

John Kapelos

as Mechanic #3

Mike Genovese

as Bartender at Green Mill

Joan Lazzerini

as Attaglia's Receptionist

Beverly Somerman

as Secretary with Cup

Enrico R. Cannataro

as Salesman at L&A Plating

Mary Louise Wade

as Waitress #1 at Deli

Donna J. Fenton

as Waitress #2 at Deli

Thomas Giblin

as Mighty Joe Young Band

Willie Hayes

as Mighty Joe Young Band

Conrad Mocarski

as Mighty Joe Young Band

Benny Turner

as Mighty Joe Young Band

William Petersen

as Katz & Jammer Bartender

Steve Randolph

as Bouncer at Katz & Jammer

Nancy Santucci

as Hojo Waitress

Nathan Davis

as Grossman

Fredric Stone

as Attorney Garner

Robert J. Kuper

as Bailiff

Joene Hanhardt

as Court Recorder

Marge Kotlisky

as Mrs. Knowles

J. Jay Saunders

as Doctor

Susan McCormick

as Nurse

Karen Berger

as Ruthie

Michael Paul Chan

as Waiter at Chinese Restaurant

Tom Howard

as Jewelry Salesman #1

Richard Karie

as Jewelry Salesmen #2

Oscar DiLorenzo

as Customer at Green Mill

Patty Ross

as Marie

Margot Charlior

as Rosa

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