Actors: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, James Belushi, Robert Prosky, Tom Signorelli
Director: Michael Mann
Language: ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A
Aspect
Ratio: 1.85:1
Number
of Discs: 2 (BD/DVD)
Rating: Not
Rated
Orig.
Release Date: 1981
Studio: Criterion
Release
Date: 1/14/2014
Run
Time: 125 Min.
- Trailer - original theatrical trailer for Thief. In English, not subtitled. (2 min, 1080p).
- Michael Mann - in this long and very informative interview, conducted by Variety chief critic Scott Foundas, director Michael Mann recalls how Thief
came to exist, and discusses the film's visual style (and specifically
the unique treatment of light and shadow), casting process, and the
film's cult soundtrack. Mr. Mann also mentions some of the real thieves
and gangsters from Chicago that inspired key characters in his film. The
interview was conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2013. In English,
not subtitled. (25 min, 1080p).
- James Caan - in this new video interview, actor James Caan recalls his collaboration with Michael Mann on Thief.
Mr. Caan also explains how select sequences from the film were shot and
how he prepared for his character, Frank. The interview was conducted
exclusively for Criterion in 2013. In English, not subtitled. (11 min,
1080p).
- Tangerine Dream - in this new video interview, Johannes Schmoelling, who was a member of Tangerine Dream at the time when Thief
was shot, recalls how the film's cult soundtrack was created. The
interview was conducted exclusively for Criterion in 2013. In German,
with optional English subtitles. (16 min, 1080p).
- Commentary - this audio commentary with director Michael Mann and James Caan initially appeared on the R1 DVD release of Thief. It was recorded in 1995. In English, not subtitled.
- Booklet - illustrated booklet featuring an essay by critic Nick James.
Frank is an expert professional thief. His speciality is high-value
diamond jobs. After a long stint in prison, he gets out having a very
concrete idea of what he wants out of life – a wife, kids, and nice
home. As soon as he is able to achieve this goal, by doing what he does
best, he intends to retire and become a model citizen. In an effort to
accelerate this process, he reluctantly signs on with a big-time
gangster to take down a huge score. Unfortunately, Frank's obsession
with his vision of the “American Dream” allows him to put aside his
natural wariness and mistrust when making the deal for this final job.
Thus he becomes ensnared and robbed of his own freedom, independence,
and ultimate dream!
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