“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.
Michael Mann
Jerry Bruckheimer
Ronnie Caan
Michael Mann
Donald E. Thorin
Edgar Froese
James Caan
Frank
Tuesday Weld
Jessie
Robert Prosky
Leo Alderman
Willie Nelson
David 'Okla' Bertinneau
Jim Belushi
Barry Stratagakis
Tom Signorelli
Vincent Attaglia
Dennis Farina
Carl
Nick Nickeas
Nick
W.R. Brown
Mitch Kanoff
Norm Tobin
Guido
John Santucci
Sgt. Urizzi
Gavin MacFadyen
Det. Boreksco
... and 39 more
John Chard
You are making big profits from my work, my risk, my sweat. Thief is written and directed by Michael Mann, who adapts the screenplay form the novel "The Home Invaders" written by Frank Hohimer. It stars James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, James Belushi and Willie Nelson. Music is by Tangeri...
JPV852
Seen this one before but decided to do another watch at random. Really great crime-thriller with James Caan perfect alongside Michael Mann's masterful direction and writing. Not quite to the level of something like Heat but probably just below. One of the best heist films ever of the ones I've seen....
Official Sizzle
Trailer • YouTube
Original Trailer
Trailer • YouTube
The Arrow Video Story
Featurette • YouTube
James Caan on Thief
Behind the Scenes • YouTube
Three Reasons
Featurette • YouTube
The First Heist
Clip • YouTube
Mann/Caan Productions
United Artists