Thief
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.
Release Year
1981
Runtime
123 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Story Snapshot
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.
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Thief is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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