Thief 1981 R Uncut James Caan Action Thriller DVD

Thief 1981 R Uncut James Caan Action Thriller DVD

Very rare and hard to find out of print movie.

This movie is based on the best selling novel from Frank Hohimer.

A must have movie for any fans of James Caan.

This movie is a DVD transfer from DVD master to a brand new high quality DVD+R Disc.

DVD picture and sound quality is a perfect 10.

RELEASE DATE: March 27, 1981

GENRE: Action - Crime Drama - Thriller

SYNOPSIS:

Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000...tax free.

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.

A highly skilled jewel thief operates a resturaunt and a car dealership as covers for his illegally-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. 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.

COMMENTS:

Thief contains the best performance of James Caan as a professional thief in a rare leading role. He is complex and three deminsional as the protagonist, Frank. Thief is similar in many ideas to the Dustin Hoffman film, Straight Time (1977). One of the best directorial debut as Michael Mann gives a realistic portrayal of the hardships in being a professional thief. The movie does a good job in showing the corruption that Frank has to go up against.

This was the very first movie for creator, director, producer and writer Michael Mann.

This film is a masterpiece from creator Michael Mann.

TRIVIA:

The big jewel robbery in this film is based on an actual robbery masterminded by John Santucci, who serves as a technical consultant. John's wife, Nancy Santucci, plays the diner waitress.

CAST:

James Caan ... Frank

Tuesday Weld ... Jessie

James Belushi ... Barry

Willie Nelson ... Okla

Dennis Farina ... Carl

John Santucci ... Urizzi

Robert Prosky ... Leo

Tom Signorelli ... Attaglia

Nick Nickeas ... Nick

Chuck Adamson ... Ancell

Norm Tobin ... Guido

Sam Cirone ... Martello

W.R. Brown ... Mitch

Spero Anast ... Bukowski

Gavin MacFadyen ... Boreksco

Sam T. Louis ... Large Police Detective

Walter Scott ... Police Detective Simpson

Hal Frank ... Joe Gags

Lora Staley ... Paula

Del Close ... Mechanic

William LaValley ... Joseph

Bruce A. Young ... Mechanic

Mike Genovese ... Bartender At Green Mill

John Kapelos ... Mechanic

Beverly Somerman ... Secretary With Cup

Joan Lazzerini ... Attaglia's Receptionist

Enrico R. Cannataro ... Salesman At L&A Plating

Mary Louise Wade ... Waitress # 1 At Deli

Donna J. Fenton ... Waitress # 2 At Deli

Nancy Santucci ... Hojo Waitress

Thomas O. Erhart Jr. ... Judge

William Petersen ... Katz & Jammer Bartender

Fredric Stone ... Attorney Garner

Nathan Davis ... Grossman

Robert J. Kuper ... Bailiff

Joene Hanhardt ... Recorder

Marge Kotlisky ... Mrs. Knowles

J. Jay Saunders ... Doctor

Karen Bercovici ... Ruthie

Susan McCormick ... Nurse

Ron L. Cox ... Guy In Bar

Oscar DiLorenzo ... Customer at Green Mill

Michael Paul Chan ... Waiter At Chinese Restaurant

Tom Howard ... Jewelry Salesman # 1

Richard Karie ... Jewelry Salesmen # 2

Margot Charlior ... Rosa

Patti Ross ... Marie

Michael Mann ... Director - Producer - Writer

Jerry Bruckheimer ... Producer

Frank Hohimer ... Novelist