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Thief

Lists: Action, Thriller, Crime / Heist

Brief Synopsis: "Michael Mann directs James Caan as a professional safecracker named Frank, who specializes in high-profile diamond heists. Frank 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 this process, he signs on with a top gangster (Robert Prosky) for a big score. But when Frank tries to quit the job, the mob comes after him and his girlfriend (Tuesday Weld)."

Overall Ranking: 480 (Rank from 1981: # 3)


Rating:
84.67
Adjusted* Rating:
(lowest rating dropped)
87

Ratings Breakdown
(The Mixed Bag)

Buttery 66.67%
Regular 33.33%
Half-Popped 0%
Stale 0%
Burnt 0%




 


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  • James Caan (Frank)
  • Tuesday Weld (Jessie)
  • Willie Nelson (Okla)
  • James Belushi (Barry)
  • Robert Prosky (Leo)
  • Tom Signorelli (Attaglia)
  • Dennis Farina (Carl)
  • Nick Nickeas (Nick)
  • W.R. Brown (Mitch)
  • Norm Tobin (Guido)
  • John Santucci (Urizzi)
  • Gavin MacFadyen (Boreksco)
  • Chuck Adamson (Ancell)
  • Sam Cirone (Martello)
  • Spero Anast (Bukowski)
  • Walter Scott (Detective D. Simpson)
  • Sam T. Louis (Large Detective in Suit)
  • William LaValley (Joseph)
  • Lora Staley (Paula)
  • Hal Frank (Joe Gags)
  • Del Close (Mechanic #1)
  • Bruce A. Young (Mechanic #2)
  • John Kapelos (Mechanic #3)
  • Mike Genovese (Bartender at Green Mill)
  • William Petersen (Katz & Jammer Bartender)
  • Michael Mann (Director)