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Thief

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Thief
  • Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
  • Release Date: 1981-03-27
  • Runtime: 123 minutes
  • Rating: 7.2/10 (744 votes)
  • Budget: $5,500,000
  • Revenue: $11,494,812
  • Production Companies: Mann/Caan Productions, United Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.442
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

James Caan

James Caan

as Frank

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

as Jessie

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

as Leo Alderman

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

as David 'Okla' Bertinneau

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

as Barry Stratagakis

Tom Signorelli

Tom Signorelli

as Vincent Attaglia

Dennis Farina

Dennis Farina

as Carl

Nick Nickeas

Nick Nickeas

as Nick

W.R. Brown

W.R. Brown

as Mitch Kanoff

Norm Tobin

Norm Tobin

as Guido

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Original Trailer

The Arrow Video Story

James Caan on Thief

Three Reasons

The First Heist

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thief?

Thief is a Crime, Thriller, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1981-03-27.

Who are the main actors in Thief?

The main cast includes James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, .

Where can I watch Thief online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Thief is available.

Is Thief based on a true story?

Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.

What is the IMDb rating of Thief?

Thief has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 744 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Thief?

The movie had a production budget of $5,500,000 and earned $11,494,812 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Thief?

The soundtrack was composed by Mann/Caan Productions, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Thief filmed?

Thief was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Thief?

The total runtime of Thief is 123 minutes.

Is Thief suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Thief?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Thief.

Does Thief have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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