Thief
1981 · 2h 3m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.
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.
Written & directed by
Michael MannBased on the novel by
Frank Hohimer7.1Smart score
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ambiguousassertiveawestruckbased on novel or bookburglarcar dealerchicago, illinoiscommandingconvictcriticaldiamond heistdirty coperrorex-congangsterharshidealistloss of loved oneneo-noirpolice surveillanceprovocativerainsafesafecrackershadowingsuspensefulthiefviolence
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