What is Thief/Hide in Plain Sight about?

Double Feature: THIEF, 1981, MGM Repertory, 122 min. Director Michael Mann's stunning debut feature stars James Caan as the professional thief of the title, a man whose desire for domestic tranquility clashes with his obligations in the underworld. Featuring a cast of standout supporting performances, with Jim Belushi as Caan's partner, Willie as his mentor, and Robert Prosky as the deadly boss he has to please. HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT, 1980, Warner Bros., 92 min. Dir. James Caan. In his directorial debut, James Caan plays a father whose kids vanish when their new stepfather is placed in the witness relocation program. Running up against obstacles from both the government and the mob, Caan sets out on an obsessive quest to find his family in this thriller based on a fascinating true story. Discussion between films with James Caan.

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What is Thief/Hide in Plain Sight about?: Double Feature: THIEF, 1981, MGM Repertory, 122 min. Director Michael Mann's stunning debut feature stars James Caan as the professional thief of the title, a man whose desire for domestic tranquility clashes with his obligations in the underworld. Featuring a cast of standout supporting performances, with Jim Belushi as Caan's partner, Willie as his mentor, and Robert Prosky as the deadly boss he has to please. HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT, 1980, Warner Bros., 92 min. Dir. James Caan. In his directorial debut, James Caan plays a father whose kids vanish when their new stepfather is placed in the witness relocation program. Running up against obstacles from both the government and the mob, Caan sets out on an obsessive quest to find his family in this thriller based on a fascinating true story. Discussion between films with James Caan.