The Rewatchables ‘Thief’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
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Apr 1, 2021 Actors James Caan, Tuesday Weld, and Robert Prosky discuss their roles in 'Thief' as the hosts analyze intense scenes, Michael Mann's themes, and casting choices. They explore the corruption of a code, the career of James Caan, and the movie's iconic sideburns. They also compare the original music plan to the final decision and delve into the intricacies of the film and its potential sequel.
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Mann's Debut Is His Blueprint
- Michael Mann seeds Thief with themes, visuals, music, and procedural focus he later refines.
- Bill Simmons calls it the notebook-scratchings for Mann's career.
Real Safe-Cracking Procedure On Screen
- Michael Mann used real tools and trained actors to perform actual safe-cracking work.
- Bill Simmons highlights the film's procedural realism as a core strength.
Mann's Prison Research Informed Thief
- Michael Mann spent time in prisons while developing Straight Time and Jericho Mile to learn real stories.
- Bill Simmons says Mann pulled Thief's authenticity from those encounters.