Thief (1981) movie poster

Thief (1981)

"Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 79% (RT: 80%, MC: 78) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeThrillerDrama

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Runtime
2h 3m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (813 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
80%
Metacritic
78
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
Nick Nickeas as Nick
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 813 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 79%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Thief, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • James Caan spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Thief is a 1981 crime, thriller, drama film directed by Michael Mann. 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. The film has been rated by 813 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a crime film, Thief delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Thief (1981) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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