The read
A Balasaur Score of 76 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.4/10, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, Metacritic 78/100. Every source lands within 6 points of the others. Scores higher than 90% of the 419 1980s crime movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic78/100
892 audience votes
Key crew
- Michael MannDirector
- Michael MannScreenplay
- Edgar FroeseOriginal Music Composer
- Christopher FrankeOriginal Music Composer
- Johannes SchmöllingOriginal Music Composer
- Klaus KrügerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- James CaanFrank
- Tuesday WeldJessie
- Robert ProskyLeo Alderman
- Willie NelsonDavid 'Okla' Bertinneau
- Jim BelushiBarry Stratagakis
- Tom SignorelliVincent Attaglia
- Dennis FarinaCarl
- Nick NickeasNick
- W.R. BrownMitch Kanoff
- Norm TobinGuido
- John SantucciSgt. Urizzi
- Gavin MacFadyenDet. Boreksco
Stills
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Themes
chicago, illinoisbased on novel or bookshadowingloss of loved oneburglargangstercar dealerrainidealistsafeerrorthief
The Best Movies of 1981
Thief is #18 of 60
