Thief
Mar 27 1981
•2h 3m
•Crime, Thriller, Drama
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.
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James Caan
Frank
Tuesday Weld
Jessie
Robert Prosky
Leo Alderman
Willie Nelson
David 'Okla' Bertinneau
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