– Score

1981 • 2h 3min • R • Thriller, Crime, Drama

Thief

"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.

IMDb 7.4

RT 79%

MC 78

Director

Michael Mann

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Michael Mann

Frank Hohimer

Michael Mann

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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

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