Thief (1981)

Released: 1981-03-27 Duration: 2hr 3min

Genres: Crime Thriller Drama

Rating 7.2

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Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.

Overview

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.

Production Companies

Mann/Caan Productions

United Artists

Additional Info

Budget	$5,500,000.00
Revenue	$11,494,812.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	14.344

Directed By

Michael Mann

Crew

Executive Producer
Michael Mann

Editor
Dov Hoenig

Director of Photography
Donald E. Thorin

Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer

Producer
Ronnie Caan

Director
Michael Mann

Screenplay
Michael Mann

Novel
Frank Hohimer

Screenstory
Michael Mann

Production Design
Mel Bourne

Art Direction
Mary Dodson

Casting
Vic Ramos

Associate Producer
Richard Brams

Sound Effects Editor
Samuel C. Crutcher

Sound Effects Editor
Jerry Stanford

Costume Supervisor
Jodie Lynn Tillen

Sound Effects Editor
Larry Carow

Sound Effects Editor
Scott A. Hecker

Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert 'Buzz' Knudson

Sound Effects Editor
David B. Cohn

Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert Glass

Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Chris Jenkins

Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Don MacDougall

Assistant Art Director
Michael Molly

Construction Coordinator
Joe Acord

Extras Casting
Lisa Clarkson

Location Manager
Patrick Markey

Stunts
Norman Blankenship

Camera Operator
Craig Denault

Assistant Sound Editor
Joseph A. Ippolito

Assistant Sound Editor
George H. Anderson

Assistant Editor
Dick Bernstein

Additional Music
Craig Safan

Technical Advisor
Chuck Adamson

Sound Mixer
David M. Ronne

Still Photographer
James Zenk

Security
Sam Cirone

Assistant Sound Editor
Craig S. Jaeger

Costumer
Dennis Fill

Script Supervisor
Sandy King

Assistant Camera
Alan R. Disler

Assistant Camera
Jack Lee Gary

Location Manager
Larry Rapaport

Music Editor
Bob Badami

Transportation Coordinator
Bo Falck

Production Accountant
Art Schaefer

Paint Coordinator
Johnny Lattanzio

Leadman
Barton M. Susman

Stunts
H.P. Evetts

Costumer
Paula Cain

Technical Advisor
John Santucci

Foley Artist
Gary A. Hecker

Property Master
Bill MacSems

Location Manager
Michael J. Maschio

Craft Service
Wilbur Hopp

Boom Operator
John B. Schuyler

Special Effects
Russel Hessey

Negative Cutter
Donah Bassett

Title Designer
Arnold Goodwin

Additional Casting
Stanzi Stokes

Supervising Sound Effects Editor
Robert R. Rutledge

Assistant Camera
Michael Genne

Key Grip
Daniel R. Jordan

Color Timer
Aubrey Head

Production Coordinator
Lisbeth Wynn-Owen

Unit Publicist
Robert Werden

Thanks
Sidney Beckerman

Assistant Accountant
Florian Schereck

First Assistant Director
Scott Maitland

Set Decoration
John M. Dwyer

Second Assistant Director
Richard Graves

Makeup Artist
Frank Griffin

Unit Production Manager
Gene Levy

Hairstylist
Edie Panda

Hairstylist
Kathe Swanson

First Assistant Director
Peter Bogart

Stunt Coordinator
Walter Scott

Gaffer
Richard Hart

Additional Photography
Don Cahill

Cableman
Dan Gianneschi

Camera Operator
Frank Miller

Assistant Property Master
Wendell Powell

Assistant Sound Editor
Duffy Rutledge

Sound Effects
Craig Harris

Sound Editor
J. Paul Huntsman

Assistant Accountant
Larry Hand

Grip
Robin Alan Knight

Transportation Co-Captain
James Sharp

Location Manager
Julie A. Chandler

Assistant Editor
Carol Eastman

Best Boy Electric
Larry Whitehead

Assistant Editor
John Stagnitta

Assistant Camera
James Blanford

Transportation Coordinator
Ronnie Baker

Transportation Co-Captain
Billy Martin

Accountant
Lillian Neidenberg

Original Music Composer
Christopher Franke

Original Music Composer
Edgar Froese

Original Music Composer
Johannes Schmölling

TOP CAST

James Caan

Frank

Tuesday Weld

Jessie

Robert Prosky

Leo Alderman

Willie Nelson

David 'Okla' Bertinneau

Jim Belushi

Barry Stratagakis

Tom Signorelli

Vincent Attaglia

Dennis Farina

Carl

Nick Nickeas

Nick

W.R. Brown

Mitch Kanoff

Norm Tobin

Guido

John Santucci

Sgt. Urizzi

Gavin MacFadyen

Det. Boreksco

Chuck Adamson

Det. Ancell

Sam Cirone

Det. Martello

Spero Anast

Det. Bukowski

Walter Scott

Detective D. Simpson

Sam T. Louis

Large Detective in Suit

William LaValley

Joseph

Lora Staley

Paula

Hal Frank

Joe Gags

Del Close

Mechanic #1

Bruce A. Young

Mechanic #2

John Kapelos

Mechanic #3

Mike Genovese

Bartender at Green Mill

Joan Lazzerini

Attaglia's Receptionist

Beverly Somerman

Secretary with Cup

Enrico R. Cannataro

Salesman at L&A Plating

Mary Louise Wade

Waitress #1 at Deli

Donna J. Fenton

Waitress #2 at Deli

Thomas Giblin

Mighty Joe Young Band

Willie Hayes

Mighty Joe Young Band

Conrad Mocarski

Mighty Joe Young Band

Benny Turner

Mighty Joe Young Band

William Petersen

Katz & Jammer Bartender

Steve Randolph

Bouncer at Katz & Jammer

Nancy Santucci

Hojo Waitress

Nathan Davis

Grossman

Thomas O. Erhart Jr.

Judge

Fredric Stone

Attorney Garner

Robert J. Kuper

Bailiff

Joene Hanhardt

Court Recorder

Marge Kotlisky

Mrs. Knowles

J. Jay Saunders

Doctor

Susan McCormick

Nurse

Karen Berger

Ruthie

Michael Paul Chan

Waiter at Chinese Restaurant

Tom Howard

Jewelry Salesman #1

Richard Karie

Jewelry Salesmen #2

Oscar DiLorenzo

Customer at Green Mill

Patty Ross

Marie

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