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James Caan | ... | Frank | |
Tuesday Weld | ... | Jessie | |
Willie Nelson | ... | Okla | |
Jim Belushi | ... | Barry (as James Belushi) | |
Robert Prosky | ... | Leo | |
Tom Signorelli | ... | Attaglia | |
Dennis Farina | ... | Carl | |
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Nick Nickeas | ... | Nick |
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W.R. Brown | ... | Mitch (as W.R. [Bill] Brown) |
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Norm Tobin | ... | Guido |
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John Santucci | ... | Urizzi |
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Gavin MacFadyen | ... | Boreksco |
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Chuck Adamson | ... | Ancell |
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Sam Cirone | ... | Martello |
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Spero Anast | ... | Bukowski |
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specializing in high-profile diamond jobs. After having spent many years in prison, he has a very concrete picture of what he wants out of life--including a nice home, a wife, and kids. As soon as he is able to assemble the pieces of this collage, by means of his chosen profession, he intends to retire and become a model citizen. In an effort to accelerate this process, he signs on to take down a huge score for a big-time gangster. Unfortunately, Frank's obsession for his version of the American Dream allows him to overlook his natural wariness and mistrust, when making the deal for his final job. He is thus ensnared and robbed of his freedom, his independence, and, ultimately, his dream. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
I've always been impressed by Micheal Mann's films. Starting with The Insider, I was intrigued by his camera-work and the use of music to compliment a scene.
With Thief, his directorial debut, he shows what movie fans will be in store for over the 30 years. Of course some of the techniques to steal are dated, but I loved the glossy, yet gritty atmosphere of the film. Tuesday Weld, was also quite good as Caan's love interest. It has an amazing ending as well.
The film is Waaaaaaay ahead of its time. And I was genuinely impressed with James Caans performance. This film is an underrated gem and should be viewed by Mann fans who liked Heat and Collateral.
8/10