An ace safe cracker wants to do one last big heist for the mob before going straight.
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| James Caan | ... |
Frank
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| Tuesday Weld | ... |
Jessie
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| Willie Nelson | ... |
Okla
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| Jim Belushi | ... |
Barry
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| Robert Prosky | ... |
Leo
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| Tom Signorelli | ... |
Attaglia
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| Dennis Farina | ... |
Carl
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Nick Nickeas | ... |
Nick
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W.R. Brown | ... |
Mitch
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Norm Tobin | ... |
Guido
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| John Santucci | ... |
Urizzi
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| Gavin MacFadyen | ... |
Boreksco
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Chuck Adamson | ... |
Ancell
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Sam Cirone | ... |
Martello
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Spero Anast | ... |
Bukowski
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| Walter Scott | ... |
D. Simpson
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Sam T. Louis | ... |
Large Detective in Suit
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William LaValley | ... |
Joseph
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| Lora Staley | ... |
Paula
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Hal Frank | ... |
Joe Gags
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| Del Close | ... |
Mechanic #1
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| Bruce A. Young | ... |
Mechanic #2
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| John Kapelos | ... |
Mechanic #3
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| Mike Genovese | ... |
Bartender at Green Mill
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Joan Lazzerini | ... |
Attaglia's Receptionist
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Beverly Somerman | ... |
Secretary with Cup
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Enrico R. Cannataro | ... |
Salesman at L&A Plating
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Mary Louise Wade | ... |
Waitress #1 at Deli
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Donna J. Fenton | ... |
Waitress #2 at Deli
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Thomas Giblin | ... |
Mighty Joe Young Band
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Willie Hayes | ... |
Mighty Joe Young Band
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Conrad Mocarski | ... |
Mighty Joe Young Band
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Benny Turner | ... |
Mighty Joe Young Band
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| William Petersen | ... |
Katz & Jammer Bartender
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Steve Randolph | ... |
Bouncer at Katz & Jammer
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Nancy Santucci | ... |
Hojo Waitress
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| Nathan Davis | ... |
Grossman
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Thomas O. Erhart Jr. | ... |
Judge
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Fredric Stone | ... |
Attorney (Garner)
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Robert J. Kuper | ... |
Bailiff
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Joene Hanhardt | ... |
Court Recorder
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Marge Kotlisky | ... |
Mrs. Knowles
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| J. Jay Saunders | ... |
Doctor
(as J.J. Saunders)
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Susan McCormick | ... |
Nurse
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Karen Berger | ... |
Ruthie
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| Michael Paul Chan | ... |
Waiter at Chinese Restaurant
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Tom Howard | ... |
Jewelry Salesman #1
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Richard Karie | ... |
Jewelry Salesmen #2
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Oscar DiLorenzo | ... |
Customer at Green Mill
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Patty Ross | ... |
Marie
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Margot Charlior | ... |
Rosa
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Ron L. Cox | ... |
Guy in Bar (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Mann | ||
Written by
| Michael Mann | ... | (screenstory by) |
| Michael Mann | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Frank Hohimer | ... | (based on the book "The Home Invaders" by) |
Produced by
| Richard Brams | ... | associate producer |
| Jerry Bruckheimer | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Ronnie Caan | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Michael Mann | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Tangerine Dream | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald E. Thorin | ... | director of photography (as Donald Thorin) |
Editing by
| Dov Hoenig | ||
Editorial Department
| Donah Bassett | ... | negative cutter |
| Dick Bernstein | ... | assistant film editor (as Richard Bernstein) |
| Carol Eastman | ... | assistant film editor: Chicago |
| Aubrey Head | ... | color timer |
| John Stagnitta | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Vic Ramos | ||
Production Design by
| Mel Bourne | ||
Art Direction by
| Mary Dodson | ||
Set Decoration by
| John M. Dwyer | ... | (as John Dwyer) |
Makeup Department
| Frank Griffin | ... | makeup artist |
| Edie Panda | ... | hair stylist |
| Kathe Swanson | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Gene Levy | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Bogart | ... | first assistant director |
| Richard Graves | ... | second assistant director (as Richard N. Graves) |
| Scott Maitland | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Joe Acord | ... | construction coordinator |
| Johnny Lattanzio | ... | paint foreman (as John Lattanzio) |
| Bill MacSems | ... | property master |
| Michael Molly | ... | assistant art director |
| Wendell Powell | ... | assistant property master |
| Barton M. Susman | ... | lead person (as Bart Susman) |
| Jaymes Hinkle | ... | scenic sign painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| George H. Anderson | ... | assistant sound effects editor (as George Anderson) |
| Larry Carow | ... | sound effects editor |
| David B. Cohn | ... | sound effects editor |
| Samuel C. Crutcher | ... | sound effects editor |
| Daniel Gianneschi | ... | cable person (as Dan Gianneschi) |
| Robert Glass | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Craig Harris | ... | sound effects processing |
| Gary A. Hecker | ... | foley artist |
| Scott Hecker | ... | sound effects editor (as Scott Heckers) |
| J. Paul Huntsman | ... | looping editor (as Paul Huntsman) |
| Joseph A. Ippolito | ... | assistant sound effects editor (as Joe Ippolito) |
| Craig S. Jaeger | ... | assistant sound effects editor (as Craig Jaeger) |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Robert Knudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Don MacDougall | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David M. Ronne | ... | sound mixer (as David Ronne) |
| Duffy Rutledge | ... | assistant sound effects editor |
| Robert R. Rutledge | ... | sound effects supervisor |
| John B. Schuyler | ... | boom operator (as John Schuyler) |
| Jerry Stanford | ... | sound effects editor |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Russel Hessey | ... | special effects |
| Doug Hubbard | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Norman Blankenship | ... | stunts |
| H.P. Evetts | ... | stunts |
| Walter Scott | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James Blanford | ... | assistant camera |
| Don Cahill | ... | additional photographer |
| Gusmano Cesaretti | ... | special photographer |
| Craig Denault | ... | camera operator |
| Alan R. Disler | ... | assistant camera (as Alan Disler) |
| Jack Lee Gary | ... | assistant camera (as Jack Gary) |
| Michael Genne | ... | assistant camera |
| Richard Hart | ... | gaffer |
| Daniel R. Jordan | ... | key grip (as Danny Jordan) |
| Robin Alan Knight | ... | second grip (as Robin Knight) |
| Frank Miller | ... | camera operator |
| Larry Whitehead | ... | best boy electric |
| James Zenk | ... | still photographer |
| Michael Kohnhorst | ... | first assistant camera: second unit (uncredited) |
| Christopher Nibley | ... | director of photography: additional photography (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Lisa Clarkson | ... | extras casting |
| Stanzi Stokes | ... | additional casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Paula Cain | ... | costumer |
| Dennis Fill | ... | costumer |
| Jodie Lynn Tillen | ... | costume supervisor (as Jodie Tillen) |
Location Management
| Julie Chandler | ... | location manager |
| Patrick Markey | ... | location manager |
| Michael J. Maschio | ... | location manager (as Michael Maschio) |
| Larry Rapaport | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Bob Badami | ... | music editor (as Robert Badami) |
| Michael Boddicker | ... | musician: synthesizer |
| Craig Safan | ... | composer: additional music |
| Christopher Franke | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Edgar Froese | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Craig Safan | ... | musician: additional music "Confrontation" (uncredited) |
| Johannes Schmölling | ... | musician (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sandy King | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Ronnie Baker | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Bo Falck | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Billy Martin | ... | transportation co-captain |
| Jim Sharp | ... | transportation co-captain (as James Sharp) |
| Tom Briggs | ... | set driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Chuck Adamson | ... | technical consultant |
| Patti Bosworth | ... | assistant to producers (as Patti Kailing Bosworth) |
| Sam Cirone | ... | security officer |
| Theresa Curtin | ... | assistant: Mr. Mann |
| Larry Farber | ... | production assistant |
| Arnold Goodwin | ... | title designer |
| Larry Hand | ... | assistant accountant |
| Wilbur Hopp | ... | craft service: Chicago |
| Kathy Landing | ... | secretary: Michael Mann |
| Kellie Lattanzio | ... | production assistant |
| Barbara Licker-Caan | ... | assistant: James Caan |
| Gavin MacFadyen | ... | special projects |
| Lillian Neidenberg | ... | accountant: Michael Mann Co./Caan Productions |
| Joanne Rutledge | ... | craft service: Los Angeles |
| Ruth Rutledge | ... | production assistant |
| John Santucci | ... | technical consultant |
| Art Schaefer | ... | production accountant |
| Florian Schereck | ... | assistant accountant |
| Christine Vertosick | ... | secretary: Michael Mann |
| Danae Walczak | ... | production assistant |
| Anita Weiss | ... | production assistant |
| Robert Werden | ... | unit publicist |
| Lisbeth Wynn-Owen | ... | production coordinator |
| William Hanhardt | ... | technical consultant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Sidney Beckerman | ... | thanks |
| Willie Dixon | ... | special thanks |
| Dominick Frigo | ... | thanks: The Chicago Police Dept. (as Lt. Dominick Frigo) |
| Nathan Grossman | ... | thanks |
| Lucy Salenger | ... | thanks: The Illinois Film Commission (as Lucie Salenger) |
| Mighty Joe Young | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Filmes de Portugal (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- United Artists Pictures (1981) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1981) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1981) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1981) (Japan) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- United Artists (1981) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Magnetic Video (1981) (United States) (VHS)
- New Gold Entertainment (1981) (Italy)
- United Artists (1982) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1982) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1983) (Germany) (VHS)
- Warner Home Vidéo (1983) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- CBS/Fox (1985) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Warner Home Vidéo (1986) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Scanvideo (1987) (Finland) (VHS)
- TV3 (1988) (Finland) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1990) (Greece) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Future Film (2012) (Finland) (DVD)
- The Criterion Collection (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Splendor Films (2015) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- OFDb Filmworks (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (Ultimate Edition)
- Elea Media (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- United Artists (A-Asia) (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Pidax Film (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Pidax Film (2022) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Independent Casting (extras casting)
- Szabo/Tohtz Editing (editorial facilities: Chicago)
- Panavision (lenses & panaflex camera by)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Technicolor (prints)
- Astro Color Laboratories (color by)
- Giorgio Armani (selected wardrobe: James Caan)
- Hoag Gun Works (hand guns by)
- Perseverance Records (soundtrack) (re-issue 2013)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specializing in high-profile diamond jobs. After having spent many years in prison, he has a very concrete picture of what he wants out of life--including a nice home, a wife, and kids. As soon as he is able to assemble the pieces of this collage, by means of his chosen profession, he intends to retire and become a model citizen. In an effort to accelerate this process, he signs on to take down a huge score for a big-time gangster. Unfortunately, Frank's obsession for his version of the American Dream allows him to overlook his natural wariness and mistrust, when making the deal for his final job. He is thus ensnared and robbed of his freedom, his independence, and, ultimately, his dream.
Written by Tad Dibbern |
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| Taglines | Cheat him...and he'll BLOW YOU AWAY See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the hospital scene, James Caan decided to stare coldly at J. Jay Saunders, who played the doctor. This really frightened Saunders, and his reaction in the scene is genuine. See more » |
| Goofs | Frank's mentor at the steel mill said, "Seven-, Eight-thousand degrees. Portable equipment! Sonny, if I can build it, it's going to be a son-of-a-bitch to use." Given that and the small hole cut at the top of the elevator shaft, getting into the vault room with all the welding equipment, oxygen and acetylene tanks would not have been easy but they could have winched it down. When planning the heist, it is mentioned they would be spending 16 to 18 hours inside the building. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Rockshow, The Final Conflict, Thief, The Trials of Alger Hiss (1981). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Turning Point See more » |
| Quotes |
Okla:
Lie to no one. If there 's somebody close to you, you'll ruin it with a lie. If they're a stranger, who the fuck are they you gotta lie to them? See more » |