Thief

Thief (1981)

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

  • Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
  • Release Date: 1981-03-27
  • User Rating: 7.2/10 from 687 ratings
  • Runtime: 2h 3min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Mann/Caan Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Michael Mann
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Summary

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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  • 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
  • Dennis Farina

    as Carl
  • Nick Nickeas

    as Nick
  • W.R. Brown

    as Mitch Kanoff
  • Norm Tobin

    as Guido
  • John Santucci

    as Sgt. Urizzi
  • Gavin MacFadyen

    as Det. Boreksco
  • Chuck Adamson

    as Det. Ancell
  • Sam Cirone

    as Det. Martello
  • Spero Anast

    as Det. Bukowski
  • Walter Scott

    as Detective D. Simpson
  • Sam T. Louis

    as Large Detective in Suit
  • William LaValley

    as Joseph
  • Lora Staley

    as Paula
  • Hal Frank

    as Joe Gags
  • Del Close

    as Mechanic #1
  • Bruce A. Young

    as Mechanic #2
  • John Kapelos

    as Mechanic #3
  • Mike Genovese

    as Bartender at Green Mill
  • Joan Lazzerini

    as Attaglia's Receptionist
  • Beverly Somerman

    as Secretary with Cup
  • Enrico R. Cannataro

    as Salesman at L&A Plating
  • Mary Louise Wade

    as Waitress #1 at Deli
  • Donna J. Fenton

    as Waitress #2 at Deli
  • Thomas Giblin

    as Mighty Joe Young Band
  • Willie Hayes

    as Mighty Joe Young Band
  • Conrad Mocarski

    as Mighty Joe Young Band
  • Benny Turner

    as Mighty Joe Young Band
  • William Petersen

    as Katz & Jammer Bartender
  • Steve Randolph

    as Bouncer at Katz & Jammer
  • Nancy Santucci

    as Hojo Waitress
  • Nathan Davis

    as Grossman
  • Thomas O. Erhart Jr.

    as Judge
  • Fredric Stone

    as Attorney Garner
  • Robert J. Kuper

    as Bailiff
  • Joene Hanhardt

    as Court Recorder
  • Marge Kotlisky

    as Mrs. Knowles
  • J. Jay Saunders

    as Doctor
  • Susan McCormick

    as Nurse
  • Karen Berger

    as Ruthie
  • Michael Paul Chan

    as Waiter at Chinese Restaurant
  • Tom Howard

    as Jewelry Salesman #1
  • Richard Karie

    as Jewelry Salesmen #2
  • Oscar DiLorenzo

    as Customer at Green Mill
  • Patty Ross

    as Marie
  • Margot Charlior

    as Rosa
Editing Dov Hoenig Editor
Production Michael Mann Executive Producer
Camera Donald E. Thorin Director of Photography
Writing Michael Mann Screenplay
Writing Frank Hohimer Novel
Directing Michael Mann Director
Production Jerry Bruckheimer Producer
Production Ronnie Caan Producer
Art Mel Bourne Production Design
Production Vic Ramos Casting
Writing Michael Mann Screenstory
Art Mary Dodson Art Direction
Production Richard Brams Associate Producer
Costume & Make-Up Jodie Lynn Tillen Costume Supervisor
Sound Scott A. Hecker Sound Effects Editor
Sound Don MacDougall Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound David B. Cohn Sound Effects Editor
Sound Jerry Stanford Sound Effects Editor
Sound Robert Glass Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Sound Larry Carow Sound Effects Editor
Sound Samuel C. Crutcher Sound Effects Editor
Sound Robert 'Buzz' Knudson Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art Michael Molly Assistant Art Director
Sound Chris Jenkins Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art Joe Acord Construction Coordinator
Art Johnny Lattanzio Paint Coordinator
Sound Robert R. Rutledge Supervising Sound Effects Editor
Crew John Santucci Technical Advisor
Art Barton M. Susman Leadman
Crew H.P. Evetts Stunts
Camera Jack Lee Gary Assistant Camera
Camera James Zenk Still Photographer
Sound Bob Badami Music Editor
Crew Sidney Beckerman Thanks
Crew Russel Hessey Special Effects
Crew Craig Safan Additional Music
Production Michael J. Maschio Location Manager
Sound David M. Ronne Sound Mixer
Production Lisa Clarkson Extras Casting
Costume & Make-Up Dennis Fill Costumer
Production Patrick Markey Location Manager
Production Florian Schereck Assistant Accountant
Production Larry Rapaport Location Manager
Sound John B. Schuyler Boom Operator
Sound Craig S. Jaeger Assistant Sound Editor
Editing Donah Bassett Negative Cutter
Editing Dick Bernstein Assistant Editor
Crew Norman Blankenship Stunts
Camera Craig Denault Camera Operator
Directing Sandy King Script Supervisor
Art Bill MacSems Property Master
Sound Gary A. Hecker Foley Artist
Camera Alan R. Disler Assistant Camera
Crew Bo Falck Transportation Coordinator
Art Arnold Goodwin Title Designer
Camera Michael Genne Assistant Camera
Production Stanzi Stokes Additional Casting
Production Art Schaefer Production Accountant
Crew Chuck Adamson Technical Advisor
Crew Sam Cirone Security
Crew Wilbur Hopp Craft Service
Costume & Make-Up Paula Cain Costumer
Sound Joseph A. Ippolito Assistant Sound Editor
Sound George H. Anderson Assistant Sound Editor
Camera Daniel R. Jordan Key Grip
Editing Aubrey Head Color Timer
Production Lisbeth Wynn-Owen Production Coordinator
Crew Robert Werden Unit Publicist
Directing Scott Maitland First Assistant Director
Art John M. Dwyer Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up Frank Griffin Makeup Artist
Directing Peter Bogart First Assistant Director
Costume & Make-Up Edie Panda Hairstylist
Production Gene Levy Unit Production Manager
Costume & Make-Up Kathe Swanson Hairstylist
Directing Richard Graves Second Assistant Director
Crew Walter Scott Stunt Coordinator
Production Lillian Neidenberg Accountant
Camera Robin Alan Knight Grip
Camera James Blanford Assistant Camera
Sound Craig Harris Sound Effects
Sound Duffy Rutledge Assistant Sound Editor
Camera Don Cahill Additional Photography
Crew James Sharp Transportation Co-Captain
Production Julie A. Chandler Location Manager
Sound J. Paul Huntsman Sound Editor
Crew Billy Martin Transportation Co-Captain
Art Wendell Powell Assistant Property Master
Lighting Richard Hart Gaffer
Crew Ronnie Baker Transportation Coordinator
Production Larry Hand Assistant Accountant
Editing Carol Eastman Assistant Editor
Crew Dan Gianneschi Cableman
Camera Frank Miller Camera Operator
Lighting Larry Whitehead Best Boy Electric
Editing John Stagnitta Assistant Editor
Sound Edgar Froese Original Music Composer
Sound Christopher Franke Original Music Composer
Sound Johannes Schmölling Original Music Composer

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