For his first theatrical feature, Michael Mann (Manhunter, Public Enemies) returned to the rain-soaked streets of his hometown, Chicago, for a stunning piece of neo-noir starring James Caan (The Godfather, Rollerball) at his toughest. Caan plays Frank, a jewel thief and former convict who is looking to settle down with his girlfriend (Tuesday Weld, Once Upon a Time in America) and begin a family. But when his 'fence' is thrown from a window and the Chicago mafia begin to flex their muscles, his hopes of a quiet life become anything but... With a sterling supporting cast in the shape of James Belushi, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson and Dennis Farina, lush electronic score by Tangerine Dream and the assured direction of Mann, Thief is a standout eighties crime flick that paved the way for his later urban thrillers such as Heat and Collateral as well as Nicolas Winding Refn's Drive.
- Region Code:
- Region A,B,C
- Duration:
- 125 minutes
- Extras:
- Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1 - 1.85:1, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Stereo 2.0, Commentary: Michael Mann (writer/director) and James Caan, Documentaries: 'The Directors: Michael Mann' (2001), Interviews: James Caan (actor), Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by maarko phntm; 'Hollywood USA: James Caan'; 'The Art of the Heist': Examination of 'Thief' by F.X. Feeney (author/critic); 'Thieves': Comparison of the Theatrical Cut, 1995 Director's Special Edition and 2014 Director's Cut; UK 'Violent Streets' opening and closing titles, Trailers
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