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James Caan in Thief (1981)

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Thief

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    Michael Mann's thriller starring James Caan exists in two versions. Apart from the theatrical version, there's also a Director's Cut that adds a little over a minute of material.

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  • How long is Thief?
    2 hours and 3 minutes
  • When was Thief released?
    March 27, 1981
  • What is the IMDb rating of Thief?
    7.4 out of 10
  • Who stars in Thief?
    James Caan, Tuesday Weld, and Willie Nelson
  • Who wrote Thief?
    Michael Mann
  • Who directed Thief?
    Michael Mann
  • Who was the composer for Thief?
    Tangerine Dream
  • Who was the producer of Thief?
    Jerry Bruckheimer and Ronnie Caan
  • Who was the executive producer of Thief?
    Michael Mann
  • Who was the cinematographer for Thief?
    Donald E. Thorin
  • Who was the editor of Thief?
    Dov Hoenig
  • Who are the characters in Thief?
    Frank and Leo
  • What is the plot of Thief?
    After years in prison, ace safe-cracker Frank owns a car dealership and a cocktail lounge, which are fronts for high-stakes jewelry heists. He wants to complete one last big heist for the Mob before he goes straight.
  • What was the budget for Thief?
    $5.5 million
  • How much did Thief earn at the worldwide box office?
    $11.5 million
  • How much did Thief earn at the US box office?
    $11.5 million
  • What is Thief rated?
    TV-14
  • What genre is Thief?
    Action, Crime Drama, Crime, Drama, and Thriller
  • How many awards has Thief won?
    2 awards
  • How many awards has Thief been nominated for?
    8 nominations

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