DYLA Movie Club: Thief (1981)

05/02/2025 58 min

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Episode Synopsis

In the latest edition of the Do You Like Apples Movie Club, Billy Rock and Drew Wendt break down Thief, Michael Mann’s neo-noir heist movie. James Caan plays an expert safecracker that plans to take one last job from a dangerous Chicago gangster before he retires with the life he wants. 
Billy and Drew talk through the story, characters, themes, and key figures behind this influential 1981 film. They also discuss how Thief works in the heist genre, other great Chicago movies, and some behind the scenes stories. Watch Thief and then listen in on the discussion!
Hosts: Billy Rock and Drew Wendt
Intro music by Ryan Jenkins
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Links:
The Art of the Steal (The Ringer)Review: Thief (The New York Times)