#GOOD MOVIES LIKE THIEF 1981 SERIES#
Farina who later starred in 1986’s Manhunter and Mann’s short-lived TV series Crime Story, plays a henchmen to Robert Prosky’s Leo charaĬter. The film is also the film debut of former Chicago Police Officer and late actor Dennis Farina. James Caan has stated in some interviews that this is one of his favorite roles and the most difficult – “I like to be emotionally available but this guy is available to nothing.” James Caan’s emotional several-minute monologue with Weld in a coffee shop is often cited as the film’s high point, and Caan has long considered the scene his favorite of his career. SPONSORED LINK: Akade Wear Neotanical Collection 2016 Things that most of us take for granted, like a home, a family, a new beginning. He keeps a makeshift collage of pictures in his wallet to remind himself of the things he wishes to have. Ever since being released from prison his only goal is to never go back and by any means necessary fulfill some kind of stability. He cracks safes, bi-passes security and figures out the angles of entry for the big payoff.įrank is the hopeless dreamer you often find at the center of some neo-noirs. He takes jobs when the money looks right. He is single with no real companionship other than his accomplice played by James Belushi. To the everyday world he’s just a used car salesman. Michael Mann’s directorial debut (also screenwriter, producer) about a career criminal, thief, safe cracker, set on the streets of Chicago.įrank (the thief) played by James Caan, in one of his best performances, lives life one score at a time. It’s late in the month it’s late in the evening and it’s time to tune into this month’s Retro Movie, Michael Mann’s THIEF 1981.