In Thief, James Caan plays Frank, a professional jewel thief who wants to marry Jessie (Tuesday Weld) and settle down into a normal life. In order to achieve his dream of a family, Frank--who is used to working solo--has to align himself with a crime boss named Leo (Robert Prosky), who will help him gain the money he needs to begin his domestic life. Frank plans to retire after the heist, yet he finds himself indebted to Leo and he struggles to break free. Thief is the first feature film from director Michael Mann and it ...
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In Thief, James Caan plays Frank, a professional jewel thief who wants to marry Jessie (Tuesday Weld) and settle down into a normal life. In order to achieve his dream of a family, Frank--who is used to working solo--has to align himself with a crime boss named Leo (Robert Prosky), who will help him gain the money he needs to begin his domestic life. Frank plans to retire after the heist, yet he finds himself indebted to Leo and he struggles to break free. Thief is the first feature film from director Michael Mann and it seethes with his stylish, atmospheric direction. Though his cool approach may put off some viewers, it's a distinctive and effective story-telling approach, and Caan's performance ranks among his very best, making Thief a crime movie like few others. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, James Belushi, Robert Prosky. Fine in fine packaging. Language: English. Run time: 122 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.85: 1. Originally released: 1981. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES-New digital restoration from a 4K film transfer of the director's cut, approved by director Michael Mann, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack-Audio commentary featuring Mann and actor James Caan-New interviews with Mann, Caan, and Johannes Schmoelling of the band Tangerine Dream, which contributed the film s soundtrack-Trailer-PLUS: An essay by critic Nick James The case, insert and disc in excellent condition.