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Thief (1981)

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A professional safecracker plans one last job while dodging mob pressure in gritty 80s L.A.

Why people love it: Fans admire Mann's neon‑lit visual style and the film’s relentless tension. James Caan delivers a cool, understated performance that defines the anti‑hero archetype.