THIEF (1981)

 

Directed by: Michael Mann

Based on the memoirs "The Home Invaders - Confessions of a Cat Burglar" by: Frank Hohimer

Starring: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, James Belushi, Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina, Tom Signorelli, Nick Nickeas, W.R. Bill Brown, Norm Tobin, John Santucci, Gavin MacFadyen, Chuck Adamson, Sam Cirone, Spero Anast, Walter Scott, Hal Frank, Patti Ross, Mike Genovese, Nathan Davis, Michael Paul Chan, William Petersen, Del Close, Bruce A. Young, John Kapelos

123 minutes

(R - strong language, adult themes, adult situations, violence)

PLOT:

Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specializing in high-profile diamond jobs. After having spent many years in prison, he has a very concrete picture of what he wants out of life--including a nice home, a wife, and kids. As soon as he is able to assemble the pieces of this collage, by means of his chosen profession, he intends to retire and become a model citizen. In an effort to accelerate this process, he signs on to take down a huge score for a big-time gangster. Unfortunately, Frank's obsession for his version of the American Dream allows him to overlook his natural wariness and mistrust, when making the deal for his final job. He is thus ensnared and robbed of his freedom, his independence, and, ultimately, his dream.

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