To Catch a Thief (1955)

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Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Starring (View all)

Cary Grant
John Robie

Grace Kelly
Frances Stevens

Jessie Royce Landis
Jessie Stevens

John Williams
H.H. Hughson

Charles Vanel
Bertani

Brigitte Auber
Danielle Foussard

Jean Martinelli
Foussard

Georgette Anys
Germaine

Written by

John Michael Hayes
(screenplay)

Alec Coppel
contributing writer

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A classic

12 years, 2 months ago at Jan 22 10:58

johanlefourbe

1 vote

Since I’m a huge fan of Alfred Hitchcock, I was really eager to check this flick. Unfortunately, honestly, I thought that the whole thing was slightly disappointing. I mean, I did like it but I was expecting more from it. Indeed, the concept (a renowned but retired thief is accused of stealing some jewels so he intends to catch the real thing) really sounded pretty cool but, unfortunately, the s... read more

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8 years, 5 months ago at Oct 20 20:55

JxSxPx

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Cary Grant. Grace Kelly. Alfred Hitchcock. The French Riviera. There’s nothing else you need to make a wildly entertaining thrill ride, complete with some romance, action, and beautiful jewels. It’s charming minor Hitchcock, but an entry that is demonstrative of his range as an artist. After the one-two punch of the prior year’s Dial M for Murder and Rear Window, both claustrophobic mo... read more

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7 years, 6 months ago at Sep 24 20:39

ImminentOrbit

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This movie won the Academy Award for cinematography and it shows. The scenery of the French Riviera is shown throughout and is done beautifully.

This was a romantic thriller by Alfred Hitchcock. It was amusing enough, but not the caliber of movie that I normally associate with Hitchcock.

The romance was odd and seemed to really be one-sided, with Francie pursuing relentl... read more

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A series of ingenious jewelry robberies takes place on the French Riviera. The police suspect John Robbie - an expert thief who was known as "The Cat" before he retired from crime. Robbie enlists the help of an insurance man to guess where the real thief will strike next. He befriends wealthy widow Jessie Stevens and her attractive daughter Frances.

Release date: 5 August 1955
UPC: 097360630848

Tags: Romance (18), Mystery (15), Thriller (15), 1950s (10), Crime (7), 1955 (6), Cat Burglar (6), Drama (5), Heist (5), France (5), Thief (5), Love (4), Monaco (4), Cat (4), Fireworks (3), Cary Grant (3), Car (3), Dance (2), Necklace (2), Grace Kelly (2)

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