Thief (1981)
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Reviews Counted:16
Fresh:16
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 7 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: In THIEF (based on the novel by Frank Hohimer), James Caan plays Frank, a top-notch jewel thief who has done his time in prison and now dreams of the good life. For him, that means a wife, kids, a... [More]
Starring: James Caan, Willie Nelson, Tuesday Weld, Tom Signorelli
Director: Michael Mann
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Reviews for Thief
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Not just the best film of [Michael Mann's] career, but one of the best American films of the whole of the 1980s. Full Review |
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A tough and intense crime thriller. James Caan gives one of his finest performances.
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A cool action film. Full Review |
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Thief embues the crime story genre with fresh sophistication. Full Review |
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3/5 |
An engrossing early effort from Michael Mann
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3/5 |
It's a shame Thief isn't better remembered by people. If you really enjoy films about robberies, this one is right up your alley. Caan is terrific, and Mann's budding talent is evident.
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