Thief (Criterion Collection)

Debuting director Michael Mann also scripted this intelligent actioner starring James Caan as Frank, a safecracker specializing in diamond heists. Dreaming of retiring and leading a normal life, Frank begins a romance with a wounded soul (Tuesday Weld), but agrees to take one final job pulling off a huge score. When things go south, he becomes the target of gangsters led by a ruthless mob boss. Robert Prosky, James Belushi, and Willie Nelson star; based on the memoir by burglar John Seybold. AKA: "Violent Streets." 123 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English DTS HD 5.1 Master Audio; audio commentary by Mann, Caan; featurettes; theatrical trailer. Two-disc set.