Thief (1981)
Synopsis of Thief
In Thief, James Caan plays Frank, a professional jewel thief who wants to marry Jessie (Tuesday Weld) and settle down into a normal life. In order to achieve his dream of a family, Frank--who is used to working solo--has to align himself with a crime boss named Leo (Robert Prosky), who will help him gain the money he needs to begin his domestic life. Frank plans to retire after the heist, yet he finds himself indebted to Leo and he struggles to break free. Thief is the first feature film from director Michael Mann and it seethes with his stylish, atmospheric direction. Though his cool approach may put off some viewers, it's a distinctive and effective story-telling approach, and Caan's performance ranks among his very best, making Thief a crime movie like few others. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 124 mins
Complete Cast of Thief
- James Caan - Frank
- Willie Nelson - Okla
- Robert Prosky - Leo
- Chuck Adamson - Ancell
- W.R. [Bill] Brown - Mitch
- Sam Cirone - Martello
- Nathan Davis - Grossman
- John Kapelos - Mechanic
- Gavin MacFayden - Boreksco
- Mike Genovese - Bartender at Green Mill
- Hal Frank - Joe Gags
- Tom Howard
- Bruce A. Young - Mechanic #2
- Lora Staley - Paula
- William L. Petersen - Katz & Jammer Bartender
- J. Jay Saunders - Doctor
- Tuesday Weld - Jessie
- James Belushi - Barry
- Tom Signorelli - Attaglia
- Spero Anast - Bukowski
- Michael Paul Chan - Waiter
- Del Close - Mechanic #1
- Dennis Farina - Carl
- Marge Kotlisky - Mrs. Knowles
- Nick Nickeas - Nick
- Richard Karie - Salesman
- Thomas O. Erhart Jr. - Judge
- Walter Scott - D. Simpson
- Norm Tobin - Guido
- Elizabeth Peña
- John Santucci - Urizzi
- Director(s):
- Michael Mann
- Writer(s):
- Michael Mann
- Producer(s):
- Jerry Bruckheimer
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