Thief (1981)
Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.
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Thief rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb7.4/10· 42K votes
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic78%
TMDb7.216/10· 836 votesWith 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.4/10 on IMDb and 78/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.
About Thief
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.
Cast of Thief
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
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Nick Nickeas
as Nick
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W.R. Brown
as Mitch Kanoff
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Norm Tobin
as Guido
John Santucci
as Sgt. Urizzi
Gavin MacFadyen
as Det. Boreksco
Thief facts
- Budget
- $5.5M
- Box office
- $11.5M
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Stylish neo noir atmosphere and slick direction evoke iconic crime film traditions
- •Intricate heist mechanics and criminal underworld details feel authentic compelling
- •Synth score and visual aesthetic create immersive eighties crime world
What the audience disliked
- •Glacial pacing and deliberate plotting frustrate viewers seeking action thrills
- •Emotionally distant protagonist and relationships lack genuine human warmth
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