Thief

Thief

Thief is a 1981 neo-noir film written and directed by Michael Mann and based on the 1975 novel The Home Invaders: Confessions of a Cat Burglar by "Frank Hohimer" . The film stars James Caan as the titular thief. Frank is an expert jewel thief and hard-boiled ex-convict who has a set structure to his life. With a pair of successful Chicago businesses as fronts for his lucrative criminal enterprise, Frank sets out to fulfill the missing part of his life's montage: a family beginning with Jessie , a pretty cashier he has begun dating. After taking down a major diamond score, Frank's fence, Joe...
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quick facts
Release date:March 27, 1981
Directed by:Michael Mann
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:122 Minutes
Producer:Jerry Bruckheimer, Ronnie Caan
Editor:Dov Hoenig
Music by:Tangerine Dream
Cinematography:Donald E. Thorin
Screenplay by:Michael Mann
Genre:Thriller, Action

Cast of Thief

James Caan
James Caan
Frank
Born:March 26, 1940
Age:72
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Born:April 30, 1933
Age:79
Jim Belushi
Jim Belushi
Born:June 15, 1954
Age:57
Dennis Farina
Dennis Farina
Born:February 29, 1944
Age:68
Tuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld
Jessie
Born:August 27, 1943
Age:68
William Petersen
William Petersen
Katz & Jammer Bartender
Born:February 21, 1953
Age:59

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1981 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Musical Score, Tangerine Dream
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Film director of Thief

Michael Mann
Michael Mann
Born: February 5, 1943
Age: 69

Michael Kenneth Mann is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. For his work, he has received nominations from international organizations and juries, including those at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Cannes and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He...
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Music contributors for Thief

Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream

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Filming locations for Thief

Chicago
Chicago

Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States after New York City and Los Angeles. The city has around 2.7 million residents. Its metropolitan area, sometimes called "Chicagoland", is the third largest in the United States, with...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the movie Thief?
  • A:
    Tangerine Dream composed the original music score for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which director created the movie "Thief"?
  • A:
    Michael Mann was the director of the film.
  • Q:
    When was the movie "Thief" released?
  • A:
    The movie was released in March, 1981.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the film Thief?
  • A:
    Michael Mann wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    Which locations were highlighted in the movie Thief?
  • A:
    The motion picture's featured locations include Chicago.
  • Q:
    What is the movie, "Thief" rated?
  • A:
    The movie is rated R (USA).
  • Q:
    Who starred in movie, "Thief"?
  • A:
    James Caan, Tuesday Weld, James Belushi, Willie Nelson, William Petersen and Robert Prosky played leading roles in the film.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the film "Thief"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the movie is 122 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who produced the movie, "Thief"?
  • A:
    Jerry Bruckheimer and Ronnie Caan were the show's producers.
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