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1981 · 123 min · R

Thief

Directed by Michael Mann · Crime, Thriller, Drama

Thief (1981) is a Crime film, directed by Michael Mann set in Chicago and Los Angeles during the 1980s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated R.

A heist and neo noir, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of betrayal and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Edgar FroeseChristopher FrankeJohannes SchmöllingKlaus Krüger
Cinematography
Donald E. Thorin
Cast
James CaanTuesday WeldRobert ProskyWillie NelsonJim BelushiTom SignorelliDennis FarinaNick Nickeas

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BleakTense

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