Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
James Caan
Original language
English
Production companies
United Artists
Home video distributors
Magnetic Video (United States), MGM/UA Home Video (United States)
Setting
Chicago
Filming locations
Chicago
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Belfast Film Festival 2022 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1981 generic
Titles
| Original title | Thief | |
| Québec French title | Le Solitaire | |
| Alternate title | Violent Streets |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Magnetic Video (cat. no. 4550-30) | 1981, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | MGM/UA Home Video (cat. no. M205114) | 1996, United States, slipcase |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1981 4550-30 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1996 M205114 |
Full credits
| Director | Michael Mann |
| Cast | James Caan |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
