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Thief (1981)
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson
Runtime123 min
Rating18
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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.
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Thief (1981), directed by Michael Mann, is widely regarded as a seminal crime thriller that blends stylish direction with a gritty, character-driven narrative. The film has received critical acclaim, with praise for its atmospheric visuals, tense set pieces, and James Caan's powerful performance as the expert safecracker. Thief has since gained a cult following and is considered one of the defining films of Mann's acclaimed filmography.
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Directed by the acclaimed Michael Mann in 1981, Thief is a gripping crime thriller that showcases James Caan's powerful performance as a skilled professional safecracker looking to retire from the criminal underworld. With its atmospheric visuals and gritty depiction of the high-stakes diamond heist world, Thief offers a unique blend of character drama and tense action that will captivate fans of Mann's stylish directorial flair.
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Thief is a 1981 American independent neo-noir heist action thriller film written and directed by Michael Mann in his feature film debut. It stars James Caan as a professional safecracker trying to escape his life of crime, and Tuesday Weld as his wife. The supporting cast includes Jim Belushi, Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina, and Willie Nelson. The screenplay is inspired by the memoir The Home Invaders: Confessions of a Cat Burglar, by former cat burglar Frank Hohimer. The original musical score was composed and performed by Tangerine Dream.
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