Thief (1981)
Crime, Thriller, Drama • 2h 3m
Overview
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to use his ill-gotten income to retire from crime and build a nice life for himself complete with a home, wife and kids. To accelerate the process, he signs on with a top gangster for a big score.
Director: Michael Mann
Cast: James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Tom Signorelli, Dennis Farina, Nick Nickeas, W.R. Brown, Norm Tobin, John Santucci, Gavin MacFadyen, Chuck Adamson, Sam Cirone, Spero Anast, Walter Scott, Sam T. Louis, William LaValley, Lora Staley, Hal Frank, Del Close, Bruce A. Young, John Kapelos, Mike Genovese, Joan Lazzerini, Beverly Somerman, Enrico R. Cannataro, Mary Louise Wade, Donna J. Fenton, Thomas Giblin, Willie Hayes, Conrad Mocarski, Benny Turner, William Petersen, Steve Randolph, Nancy Santucci, Nathan Davis, Thomas O. Erhart Jr., Fredric Stone, Robert J. Kuper, Joene Hanhardt, Marge Kotlisky, J. Jay Saunders, Susan McCormick, Karen Berger, Michael Paul Chan, Tom Howard, Richard Karie, Oscar DiLorenzo, Patty Ross, Margot Charlior
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12/22/2025
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Arrow 4K Blu-ray is encoded by FiM encode is better than Criterion, see caps https://slow.pics/c/Z2RRQAAT
Criterion 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray: caps colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
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Arrow 4K Blu-ray is encoded by FiM encode is better than Criterion, see caps https://slow.pics/c/Z2RRQAAT
Criterion 4K Blu-ray vs Blu-ray: caps colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
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Arrow 4K Blu-ray is encoded by FiM encode is better than Criterion, see caps https://slow.pics/c/Z2RRQAAT
Criterion 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray: caps colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
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Arrow 4K Blu-ray is encoded by FiM encode is better than Criterion, see caps https://slow.pics/c/Z2RRQAAT
Criterion 4K Blu-ray vs Blu-ray: caps colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
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Arrow/Criterion 4K Blu-ray. Only imperceptible differences in bit-depth: 20 Vinegar Syndrome 24.
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Arrow/Criterion 4K Blu-ray. Only imperceptible differences in bit-depth: 20 vs 24.
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Arrow/Criterion 4K Blu-ray. Only imperceptible differences in bit-depth: 20 Vinegar Syndrome 24.
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Arrow/Criterion 4K Blu-ray. Only imperceptible differences in bit-depth: 20 vs 24.
12/5/2025
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Arrow/Criterion 4K Blu-ray. Only imperceptible differences in bit-depth: 20 Vinegar Syndrome 24.
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Arrow/Criterion 4K Blu-ray. Only imperceptible differences in bit-depth: 20 Vinegar Syndrome 24.
12/4/2025
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Arrow and Criterion UHDs have differing extras, Arrow has Theatrical cut BD
12/4/2025
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Arrow and Criterion UHDs have differing extras, Arrow has Theatrical cut BD
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Arrow and Criterion UHDs have differing extras, Arrow has Theatrical cut BD
8/23/2025
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Criterion UHD (upcoming BFI UHD w/ FiM encode will likely surpass). caps Colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
To
Arrow 4K Blu-ray is encoded by FiM encode is better than Criterion, see caps https://slow.pics/c/Z2RRQAAT
Criterion 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray: caps colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
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Criterion UHD (upcoming BFI UHD w/ FiM encode will likely surpass). caps Colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
To
Arrow 4K Blu-ray is encoded by FiM encode is better than Criterion, see caps https://slow.pics/c/Z2RRQAAT
Criterion 4K Blu-ray Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray: caps colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
8/23/2025
Best English-Friendly Release
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Criterion UHD (upcoming BFI UHD w/ FiM encode will likely surpass)
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Criterion UHD (upcoming BFI UHD w/ FiM encode will likely surpass)
7/14/2025
Best English-Friendly Release
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Criterion UHD (BFI UHD upcoming w/ FiM encode will likely surpass)
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Criterion UHD (upcoming BFI UHD w/ FiM encode will likely surpass)
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Criterion UHD (BFI UHD upcoming w/ FiM encode will likely surpass)
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Criterion UHD (upcoming BFI UHD w/ FiM encode will likely surpass)
7/14/2025
Best Video Release
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Criterion UHD. caps Colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
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Criterion UHD (upcoming BFI UHD w/ FiM encode will likely surpass). caps Colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
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Criterion UHD. caps Colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
To
Criterion UHD (upcoming BFI UHD w/ FiM encode will likely surpass). caps Colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
7/14/2025
Best English-Friendly Release
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Criterion UHD
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Criterion UHD (BFI UHD upcoming w/ FiM encode will likely surpass)
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Criterion UHD
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Criterion UHD (BFI UHD upcoming w/ FiM encode will likely surpass)
3/20/2025
Best Video Release
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Criterion UHD
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Criterion UHD. caps Colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
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Criterion UHD
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Criterion UHD. caps Colors are more different and nuanced than anticipated even in the SDR-converted caps and the usual gain in highlight detail is also apparent. Encode looks excellent except for the brightest areas as usual.
3/18/2025
