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Mood:
- AtmosphericSuspensefulCaptivatingRoughStylizedTense
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Plot:
- Criminal HeroesVengeanceHeistCrimesDishonestyLone WolvesBetrayalRivalry
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Genres:
- CrimeThrillerNeo Noir
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Time/Period:
- 20th Century80s
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Place:
- ChicagoIllinoisUSAUrban
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Audience:
- Boys' Night
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Praise:
- Critically Acclaimed
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealistic
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Score:
- Electronica
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Flag:
- Brief NudityViolent Content
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Thief, 1981
English
USA
Profile of Thief
The mood of Thief is atmospheric, captivating, and suspenseful. The plot centers around a heist, criminal heroes, and vengeance. It is a thriller and crime movie. Stylistically, Thief is neo-noir. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in an urban environment. Thief is set in Illinois. It happens in the 1980s. The musical score is electronica. Thief is based on a book. The movie is known for being critically acclaimed. It is especially suggested for a boys' night. Note that Thief includes brief nudity and violent content.
Summary of Thief
A highly skilled jewel thief, Frank (James Caan) longs to leave his dangerous trade and settle down with his girlfriend, Jessie (Tuesday Weld). Eager to make one last big score in order to begin living a legitimate life, Frank reluctantly associates with Leo (Robert Prosky), a powerful gangster. Unfortunately for Frank, Leo wants to keep him in his employ, resulting in a tense showdown when he finally tries to give up his criminal activities once and for all.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 27 March 1981 |
| Runtime: | 122 min |
Cast and Crew
as Frank
as Okla
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Users Reviews
- 18.March.2009
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- by: Christopher Schneider
- Christopher Schneider rated this movie6/10Okay
