Thief - (Mann;1981;USA) - ***1/2
A safecracker who strives to complete the picture of his life with a wife and child finds working with his new criminal boss has created several strings tied to him in the midst of also being hassled by the police.
Michael Mann begins his career on a good start with this. Like his other work, this is a very intelligent thriller that also keeps the drama in the mix. It's characters are believable and the direction is strong. Caan, Weld, and Prosky are all very good in their roles. The music is yet again great for the film like Mann's other works. The main flaw is the finale's effects which seem very dated.
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