Thief

Friday, December 19 - Saturday, December 20, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

4K Restoration!

Becoming closer to his dream of leading a normal life, a professional safecracker agrees to do a job for the mafia, who have other plans for him. Released in the US as Violent Streets, Michael Mann’s super influential minimalist neo-noir looks as authentic and original today as the day it did in 1981. Mann used real thieves as technical advisors on the film and that Tangerine Dream soundtrack is a joy. Donald Thorin’s moody and brilliant cinematography seals the deal.

Screening as part of Late Night Favorites: Winter 2025-2026

  • Country USA
  • Year 1981
  • Running Time 123 minutes
  • Format 4K Restoration
  • Distributor Park Circus
  • Director Michael Mann
  • Cast James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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