Thief
"Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free."
Originally released in 1981. Thief is a crime/thriller film. directed by Michael Mann. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld, and Robert Prosky
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 27, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (794 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.5M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $11,494,812
Production Companies
- Mann/Caan Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thief about?
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...
Who directed Thief?
Thief was directed by Michael Mann.
How long is Thief?
Thief has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Thief released?
Thief was released on March 27, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Thief?
The main cast of Thief includes James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi.
Is Thief worth watching?
Thief has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 794 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.