Thief
Aka "Violent Streets". James Caan stars in this superb study of a jewel thief who desperately tries to create the life he visualised while in prison - one complete with a car, money, house, wife and children. But as soon as he manages to acquire these things, they start slipping away. Visually stunning and featuring a great electronic score by Tangerine Dream.
Year: 1981
Genre: Thrillers & Suspense, Contemporary Noir
Country: USA
Director: Michael Mann
Starring: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, James Belushi
Duration: 124 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Offensive language.
7.4/10
Location in store: Highlights
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