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To Catch a Thief (1955)
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When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.
Cast
Cary Grantas John Robie
Grace Kellyas Frances Stevens
Jessie Royce Landisas Jessie Stevens
John Williamsas H. H. Hughson
Charles Vanelas Bertani
Brigitte Auberas Danielle Foussard
Jean Martinellias Foussard
Georgette Anysas Germaine
René Blancardas Commissaire Lepic (uncredited)
William 'Wee Willie' Davisas Big Man in Kitchen (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Masquerade Party Guest (uncredited)
Bernard Sellas Casino Patron (uncredited)
Charles Sherlockas Detective (uncredited)
Philip Van Zandtas Jewelry Clerk (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | August 3, 1955 |
| Runtime | 106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 1955 average of 102 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Romance, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $2,500,000 |
| Box office | $8,750,000 (3.5× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0048728 |
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Questions
How long is To Catch a Thief?
To Catch a Thief runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is To Catch a Thief worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 1,724 votes, which places it #7 of 13 films released in 1955 in this index (top 54%) and #389 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed To Catch a Thief?
To Catch a Thief was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958).
Who stars in To Catch a Thief?
Cary Grant as John Robie; Grace Kelly as Frances Stevens; Jessie Royce Landis as Jessie Stevens; John Williams as H. H. Hughson; Charles Vanel as Bertani; Brigitte Auber as Danielle Foussard.
What is To Catch a Thief rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for To Catch a Thief?
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