Thief
1981 · TMDB 7.2
Directed by Michael Mann
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.
Why it matters
Michael Mann's debut feature follows Frank, a professional safecracker, as he navigates Chicago's underworld while dreaming of a normal life. The opening night drive, scored by Tangerine Dream, is a masterclass in atmosphere and moral ambiguity.
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Released
- 1981-03-27
- Studio
- Mann/Caan Productions
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- TMDB score
- 7.2
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