Thief (1981)
English crime film directed by Michael Mann
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m 122 min
- Released
- 27 March 1981
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Thief has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 27 March 1981. It is directed by Michael Mann and stars James Caan, Tuesday Weld and Willie Nelson.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Cast
- James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina, William Petersen, Bruce A. Young, John Kapelos, Michael Paul Chan, Howard Hesseman, Del Close
- Cinematography
- Donald E. Thorin
- Editing
- Dov Hoenig
- Music
- Christopher Franke
- Written by
- Michael Mann
- Produced by
- Jerry Bruckheimer
- Production
- United Artists
- Distribution
- United Artists, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $5.5 million
- Box office
- $11.49 million
- Set in
- Chicago
- Filmed in
- Chicago
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 27 March 1981
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Thief?
Thief has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes, or 122 min.
When did Thief release?
Thief released on 27 March 1981.
Who directed Thief?
Thief is directed by Michael Mann.
Who is in the cast of Thief?
The cast of Thief includes James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Robert Prosky and Dennis Farina.
Where can I watch Thief online?
Thief streams on Netflix.
How much did Thief earn at the box office?
Thief grossed $11.49 million on a budget of $5.5 million.
What is Thief rated in the US?
Thief is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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