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The other thing he gets from prison is a father figure in Okla. Although we see little of their relationship, we know that Okla is very important to him, having taught Frank everything he knows about being a true professional thief, as well as encouraging him to try and really live his life. Frank is a man who learned a lot in prison, for one, the attitude, which he mentions to Jessie, to not care if he lives or dies.
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His unwillingness to be abused by the prison gang (both guards and convicts) results in his extended 11 year stay. He was then sent to prison at 20 years old, for stealing forty dollars. He was "raised by the state" as he reveals in his outburst at the adoption agency, and his experience there stays with him.
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This is a film about an independent contractor who finds a good incentive for an "easy" paycheck, and convinces himself that it's ok to work for someone else for awhile, even though he knows better, and his unwillingness to accept the consequences of this arrangement.įrank is a man who only knows how to live on his own, and has modeled his whole life in order to not be answerable to anyone. Like any heist film, there's a doublecross, but in this case it's an expected one, not a case of the crew turning on each other.
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Thief is a heist movie that almost forgets it is a heist movie, as it's far more concerned with the character of Frank. Based on his output since, I'd say he's more than justified that indication. It also gave us every reason to believe he'd be a director to watch. Robert Prosky is terrific and terrifying as Leo, making a switch from affable to cutthroat without ever straining credibility. Willie Nelson is perfect for his small role, effortlessly implying a larger history. James Belushi brings a solid presence to a relatively small part, and Tuesday Weld works terrifically as an unconventional girlfriend. Caan is amazing in this film, and its easily my favorite role of his. He also had an amazing cast, with even bit players carrying all the weight they could. These remain the crucial elements in Mann's toolbox today.
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What's even more amazing is how well it predicts what was to come from Mann the fascination with crime figures, using the dark cityscape as a vital part of the movie, amazing attention to detail (even using former professional thieves as technical advisors.) beautiful cinematography, and the perfectly balanced score. Thief is an amazingly strong film for being Michael Mann's first feature.
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(For a full summary of the film, scroll down to "What Happens?")