Thief

Theatrical - Wide 1981-03-27

Cast James Caan Tuesday Weld Willie Nelson James Belushi
Directed by Michael Mann
Written by Michael Mann

Genres: Crime Thriller

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A highly skilled jewel thief operates a resturaunt and a car dealership as covers for his illicitly-gained income. He falls for a woman he meets out on the town and gets hired by the local godfather to pull a few heists.... See more In return, the mob arranges a steady flow of cash and a black-market adoption for Frank and his girlfriend. When Frank tries to quit the mob, various bad things happen to illustrate the point that he can’t quit.

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