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Professional thief Frank (James Caan) needs just one more job before he can retire with girlfriend Jessie (Tuesday Weld). The opportunity arrives in the form of a proposition from gangster Leo (Robert Prosky), who wants Frank to get into a high-security vault in Los Angeles. Frank agrees, enlisting the help of his friend Barry (James Belushi), but it transpires that the job is not as straightforward as it at first seemed.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This has got to be one of the best crime / thriller movies ever made. James Caan is a superb actor, who when given the right role is in a class of his own. This film is his finest hour and he delivers a moving performance as the main character. Caan plays Frank who is an expert safe cracker with dreams of retiring and starting a family with his lady played by Tuesday Weld. He foolishly agrees to work for the mob headed by evil Leo (Robert Prosky), safecracking to order in the belief that after 2 or 3 big scores he can leave with a nice nest egg with which to start his family. When Frank decides it's time to move on and leave his life of crime behind him he soon discovers that it's extremely difficult to walk away when the big time crooks don't want to see their meal ticket leave. This film slowly builds up to a final, bloody showdown with the tension almost becoming unbearable as Frank realises that he is going to have to take drastic action if he truly wants out of his shady profession. Superb.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Kevin Pohl
Format:VHS Tape
This is Michael Mann's first effort, and also one of his best. James Caan is excellent as the hardened thief that does not give in to anyone. The "you have to be willing to walk out on everything in 60 seconds" theme will be used by Mann in other movies (notably "Heat"). The acting is good all around and so is the soundtrack by TAngerine Dream. Definitely one for the must watch list
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Mann's first feature film abused and forgotten upon release then abused by MGM with a lousy non-anamorphic transfer in the early days of DVD. I have read some lukewarm reviews for this outstanding film's Optimum release. All untrue.. as this is struck from a new HD transfer.No it's not perfect, no it's not the director's cut which omits 4 minutes not crucial but detail and colors pop. This is a bare bones release, film only with the original 2 channel dolby stereo track heard in theaters back in 1981. All in all this is a must for the transfer alone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Highly watchable.
James Caan was perfect in this role...one of his best films. This is Heat in a raw format and works equally as well. Great script performed flawlessly. Read more
Published 26 days ago by LawOfAccumulation.com
4.0 out of 5 stars
classic masterpiece, the music as well
It's a great film, a must have for people who like the genre, and/or Tuesday Weld. The music played by Tangerine Dream is a dream indeed. Too bad it has no subtitles.
Published 5 months ago by Willem Peeters
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thief
Loved it. This is James Caan's finest hour, forget the Godfather Part 2. Excellent movie, five stars. Loved it .
Published 11 months ago by hugo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compelling heist drama
The opening 10 minutes of this film are compelling; no dialogue, just the excellent soundtrack by Tangerine Dream and Michael Mann's stunning photography. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Alan Gent
2.0 out of 5 stars
Thief ~ A Mistreated Classic ~
I own 3 copies of Thief (region 1/region 2 and this) this has to be the worst version of the film to date, its got 2 channel stereo sound whilst earlier versions had 5. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by Samba Pa Ti
5.0 out of 5 stars
The real Tuesday Weld
This early Michael Mann (pre Miami Vice) movie took a impeccable dive into the mind of a professional thief. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2008 by Billy Ray Cyrus
3.0 out of 5 stars
Profile of a top thief
I've had a craze lately on Michael Mann's films, and I've enjoyed them all.
This is early work. Read more
This is early work. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2007 by William Cohen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Old school
Old school Michael Mann at his best. This is a slow burner but fascinating to watch. The climax is brutal and shocking. Read more
Published on 21 April 2006 by Mr. F. I. Dudaniec
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but for Mann the best was yet to come...
This film is like an average chocolate bar. It tastes good while you eat it, you happily devour it without impediment, yet once its all over there is this inescapable feeling that... Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2006 by H. Feddern
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