Thief (1981)

Thief (1981)

1981 R 122 Minutes

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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...

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • WHAT I LIKED: What's most striking about Michael Mann's theatrical debut 'Thief' is what an incredibly confident and assured piece of film it really is. The way his beautiful visuals and incredible use of music build such a suffocating, melancholi... Read the full review »
  • Thief is an impressive debut from Michael Mann but does feel sporadically disengaging. I believe Mann is a good director. From acclaimed works like "Collateral" and "Heat" to underrated gems like "Blackhat". He has always been known for creating g... Read the full review »