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Thief

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

**** Crime drama directed by Michael Mann, who went on to make Manhunter, Last of the Mohicans, Heat and The Insider, as well as the imminent biopic of Muhammad Ali. Frank is a professional thief who'd like to go straight after a life punctuated by years in prison. He agrees to take part in one last heist, but, following its flawless execution, his Mob employers refuse to let him retire. Review page 53.
(1981. 18) (S)
Barry Norman on James Caan : page 54

Contributors

Director:
Michael Mann
Frank:
James Caan
Jessie:
Tuesday Weld
Okla:
Willie Nelson
Barry:
James Belushi
Leo:
Robert Prosky
Attaglia:
Tom Signorelli
Carl:
Dennis Farina
Nick:
Nick Nickeas
Mitch:
W.R. Brown
Guido:
Norm Tobin
Urizzi:
John Santucci
Boreksco:
Gavin MacFadyen
Ancell:
Chuck Adamson
Martello:
Sam Cirone
Bukowski:
Spero Anast
Simpson:
Walter Scott
Source: Radio Times

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