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Mar 1, 1973 · A computer programmer becomes a jewel thief and taunts an insurance investigator in this 1973 film starring Ryan O'Neal and Jacqueline Bisset. See plot summary, cast and crew, trivia, reviews and more on IMDb.
- (1.2K)
- Comedy, Romance
- Bud Yorkin
- 1973-03-01
The Thief Who Came to Dinner is a 1973 American comedy film directed by Bud Yorkin. Based on the novel by Terrence Lore Smith, the film stars Ryan O'Neal and Jacqueline Bisset, with Charles Cioffi, Warren Oates, and in an early appearance, Jill Clayburgh.
A comedy about a jewel thief who charms a wealthy Texas family. Find out the cast, crew, synopsis, photos, videos and more on Turner Classic Movies website.
- Bud Yorkin
- Richard O'brien
Computer programmer Webster McGee (Ryan O'Neal) is so bored at his job that he begins a sideline career as a thief. When he steals incriminating documents from a local tycoon named Henderling ...
- (4)
- Bud Yorkin
- PG
- Ryan O'neal
The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A computer engineer quits his job and becomes a jewel thief, leaving chess pieces and moves as his signature. He also falls in love with a socialite and faces a chess challenge from a columnist and an insurance investigator.
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A computer programmer decides to become a thief. And when he starts making waves, an insurance investigator hounds him. He also meets a woman who becomes his accomplice.
