Thief
"Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free."
1981-03-27
7.2
en 123mCrimeThrillerDrama
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.
Editor
Dov Hoenig
Executive Producer
Michael Mann
Director of Photography
Donald E. Thorin
Screenplay
Michael Mann
Novel
Frank Hohimer
Director
Michael Mann
chicago, illinois based on novel or book shadowing loss of loved one burglar gangster car dealer rain idealist safe error thief dirty cop convict diamond heist ex-con safecracker police surveillance criterion neo-noir provocative violence suspenseful critical ambiguous assertive awestruck commanding harsh
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$11,494,812Budget
$5,500,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Mann/Caan Productions
- United Artists
