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Thief (1981)

Directed by Michael Mann · Cinematography by Donald E. Thorin

R123 min63 frames

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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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