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Thief Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to Thief, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Thief (1981) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Tonight, his take home pay is $410,000... tax free.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

James Caan as Frank; Tuesday Weld as Jessie; Robert Prosky as Leo Alderman; Willie Nelson as David 'Okla' Bertinneau; Jim Belushi as Barry Stratagakis; Tom Signorelli as Vincent Attaglia; Dennis Farina as Carl; Nick Nickeas as Nick

About 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.

More like Thief

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Thief?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of Thief?

James Caan as Frank; Tuesday Weld as Jessie; Robert Prosky as Leo Alderman; Willie Nelson as David 'Okla' Bertinneau; Jim Belushi as Barry Stratagakis; Tom Signorelli as Vincent Attaglia; Dennis Farina as Carl; Nick Nickeas as Nick

Is this Thief guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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