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Thief
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Thief

1981 · 123 min Crime Thriller Drama
7.2 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Michael Mann

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

James Caan

James Caan

Frank

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Jessie

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Leo Alderman

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

David 'Okla' Bertinneau

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Barry Stratagakis

Tom Signorelli

Tom Signorelli

Vincent Attaglia

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

Carl

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Nick Nickeas

Nick

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W.R. Brown

Mitch Kanoff

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Norm Tobin

Guido

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