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  • Thief (1981)
  • R
    123 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Thief (1981)
R
123 min | Action, Crime, Drama

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.
Director
Writers
Michael Mann (screenstory by) (screenplay by) | Frank Hohimer (based on the book "The Home Invaders" by)
Producers
Jerry Bruckheimer (produced by) | Ronnie Caan (produced by)
Composer
Cinematographer
Donald E. Thorin (as Donald Thorin)
Editor
Casting Director
Production Designer
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Release date
Mar 27, 1981 (United States)

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Cast

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52 cast members
Name Known for
James Caan
Frank Frank   See fewer
Tuesday Weld
Jessie Jessie   See fewer
Jim Belushi
Barry (as James Belushi) Barry (as James Belushi)   See fewer
Tom Signorelli
Attaglia Attaglia   See fewer
W.R. Brown
Mitch (as W.R. [Bill] Brown) Mitch (as W.R. [Bill] Brown)   See fewer
Norm Tobin
Guido Guido   See fewer
John Santucci
Urizzi Urizzi   See fewer
Gavin MacFadyen
Boreksco Boreksco   See fewer
Chuck Adamson
Ancell Ancell   See fewer
Sam Cirone
Martello Martello   See fewer
Spero Anast
Bukowski Bukowski   See fewer
Walter Scott
D. Simpson D. Simpson   See fewer
Sam T. Louis
Large Detective in Suit Large Detective in Suit   See fewer
Hal Frank
Joe Gags Joe Gags   See fewer
Del Close
Mechanic #1 Mechanic #1   See fewer
Bruce A. Young
Mechanic #2 (as Bruce Young) Mechanic #2 (as Bruce Young)   See fewer
John Kapelos
Mechanic #3 Mechanic #3   See fewer
Mike Genovese
Bartender at Green Mill Bartender at Green Mill   See fewer
Joan Lazzerini
Attaglia's Receptionist Attaglia's Receptionist   See fewer
Beverly Somerman
Secretary with Cup Secretary with Cup   See fewer
Enrico R. Cannataro
Salesman at L&A Plating Salesman at L&A Plating   See fewer
Mary Louise Wade
Waitress #1 at Deli Waitress #1 at Deli   See fewer
Donna J. Fenton
Waitress #2 at Deli Waitress #2 at Deli   See fewer
Thomas Giblin
Mighty Joe Young Band Mighty Joe Young Band   See fewer
Willie Hayes
Mighty Joe Young Band Mighty Joe Young Band   See fewer
Conrad Mocarski
Mighty Joe Young Band Mighty Joe Young Band   See fewer
Benny Turner
Mighty Joe Young Band Mighty Joe Young Band   See fewer
William Petersen
Katz & Jammer Bartender (as William L. Peterson) Katz & Jammer Bartender (as William L. Peterson)   See fewer
Steve Randolph
Bouncer at Katz & Jammer Bouncer at Katz & Jammer   See fewer
Nancy Santucci
Hojo Waitress Hojo Waitress   See fewer
Nathan Davis
Grossman Grossman   See fewer
Fredric Stone
Attorney (Garner) Attorney (Garner)   See fewer
Robert J. Kuper
Bailiff Bailiff   See fewer
Joene Hanhardt
Court Recorder Court Recorder   See fewer
Marge Kotlisky
Mrs. Knowles Mrs. Knowles   See fewer
J. Jay Saunders
Doctor (as J.J. Saunders) Doctor (as J.J. Saunders)   See fewer
Karen Berger
Ruthie (as Karen Bercovici) Ruthie (as Karen Bercovici)   See fewer
Michael Paul Chan
Waiter at Chinese Restaurant Waiter at Chinese Restaurant   See fewer
Tom Howard
Jewelry Salesman #1 Jewelry Salesman #1   See fewer
Richard Karie
Jewelry Salesmen #2 Jewelry Salesmen #2   See fewer
Oscar DiLorenzo
Customer at Green Mill (as Oscar Di Lorenzo) Customer at Green Mill (as Oscar Di Lorenzo)   See fewer
Patty Ross
Marie (as Patti Ross) Marie (as Patti Ross)   See fewer
Ron L. Cox
Guy in Bar (uncredited) Guy in Bar (uncredited)   See fewer
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