To Catch a Thief
(1955)
For a moment he forgets he's a thief--and she forgets she's a lady!
Stars: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writer: John Michael Hayes, David Dodge
Language: English
Studio: Paramount
Duration: 106
DVD Release: November 2002
American expatriate John Robie living in high style on the Riviera is a retired cat burglar. He must find out who a copy cat is to keep a new wave of jewel thefts from being pinned on him. High on list of prime victims is Jessie Stevens, in Europe to help daughter Frances find a suitable husband. Lloyds of London insurance agent is using a thief to catch a thief. Take an especially close look at scene where Robie gets Jessie's attention, dropping an expensive casino chip down decolletage of French roulette player.
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 |
Alfred Hitchcock | Man Sitting Next to John Robie on Bus |
Lyn Murray | Composer |
Robert Burks | Cinematographer |
George Tomasini | Editor |
J. McMillan Johnson | Art Director |
Hal Pereira | Art Director |
Genre: Classics, Thriller
Media: DVD
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
IMDb: 0048728