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Quick Info

Rating

7.2/10

Release1981

Runtime2h 3m

StatusReleased

Budget$5,500,000

Revenue$11,494,812

Production

Mann/Caan Productions

United Artists

Movie

Thief

1981

2h 3m

7.2

Crime

Thriller

Drama

Synopsis

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.

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