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   • 7.4/10 7.4/10 IMDb
   • 80% 80% Rotten Tomatoes

   Critics consensus Thief's enigmatic conclusion will rob some audiences of satisfaction, but it's an authentic and sleekly rendered neo-noir, powered by a swaggering James Caan at the peak of his charisma. More reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

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   Is thief a good movie?

   • "Thief" was Michael Mann's first feature film and as well as being technically impressive and exciting to watch, it contains a certain level of humanity that distinguishes it from the majority of similar thrillers. Frank is a professional thief. He made it through prison by `not caring' about anything at any time.

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   Is James Caan in 'Thief' a good movie?

   • James Caan in "Thief." Michael Mann's "Thief" is a film of style, substance, and violently felt emotion, all wrapped up in one of the most intelligent thrillers I've seen. It's one of those films where you feel the authority right away: This movie knows its characters, knows its story, and knows exactly how it wants to tell us about them.

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   Which thief movie has the best performance?

   • Sign in to vote. Thief (1981) contains the best performance of James Caan as a professional thief in a rare leading role. He is complex and three deminsional as the protagonist, Frank. Thief (1981) is similar in many ideas to the Dustin Hoffman film, Straight Time (1977).

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   When did thief come out?

   • Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and James Caan's brother Ronnie, Thief was screened at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or. It was released in the United States on March 27, 1981, to widespread critical acclaim.

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   Michael Mann's "Thief" is a film of style, substance, and violently felt emotion, all wrapped up in one of the most intelligent thrillers I've seen. It's one of those films where you feel the authority right away: This movie knows its characters, knows its story, and knows exactly how it wants to tell us about them.

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   80% Tomatometer 84 Reviews 81% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings A highly skilled jewel thief, Frank (James Caan) longs to leave his dangerous trade and settle down with his girlfriend, Jessie ...

   • 80% (84)
   • Director: Michael Mann

   • Content Rating: R
   • Actors: James Caan

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   188 Reviews. Hide Spoilers. Sort by: Filter by Rating: Michael Mann's best movie, with James Caan' best performance. 'Thief' is a hardboiled crime classic not to be missed! Infofreak 11 March 2003. 'Thief' is one of the most underrated movies of the 1980s, if not of all time.

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   Mar 27, 1981 · Michael Mann. Writers. Michael Mann. Frank Hohimer. Stars. James Caan. Tuesday Weld. Willie Nelson. See production info at IMDbPro. STREAMING. +2. Add to Watchlist. Added by 63.4K users. 190 User reviews.

   • 7.4/10 (39K)
   • Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

   • Director: Michael Mann
   • Release Date: 1981-03-27

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   Starring James Caan, Thief is a neo-noir film about a man, essentially, looking to do one last job before settling down, but his ties to the mob makes this impossible. Tense, thrilling, and blessed with great acting, music, and direction, Thief is a powerhouse of a crime film.

   • 78% (8)
   • Actors: James Caan

   • Content Rating: R
   • Video Duration: 2 min

8. www.theringer.com › movies › 2021/3/26Bright Lights, Big Score: The History of Michael Mann’s ‘Thief’

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   Mar 26, 2021 · The Art of the Steal. Forty years ago this week, Michael Mann made his directorial debut with the help of James Caan and Jerry Bruckheimer. This is the story of ‘Thief,’ one of the most...

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   It holds an 80% rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes, based on 83 reviews, with an average rating of 7.70/10. The consensus states: "Thief ' s enigmatic conclusion will rob some audiences of satisfaction, but it's an authentic and sleekly rendered neo-noir, powered by a swaggering James Caan at the peak of his charisma."