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To Catch a Thief
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To Catch a Thief

1955-08-03 · 106 min · ★ 7.3

Mystery · Romance · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Alfred Hitchcock
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,500,000
Revenue
USD 8,750,000

Top Cast

Cary GrantCary GrantJohn Robie
Grace KellyGrace KellyFrances Stevens
Jessie Royce LandisJessie Royce LandisJessie Stevens
John WilliamsJohn WilliamsH. H. Hughson
Charles VanelCharles VanelBertani
Brigitte AuberBrigitte AuberDanielle Foussard
Jean MartinelliJean MartinelliFoussard
Georgette AnysGeorgette AnysGermaine
René BlancardRené BlancardCommissaire Lepic (uncredited)
William 'Wee Willie' DavisWilliam 'Wee Willie' DavisBig Man in Kitchen (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersMasquerade Party Guest (uncredited)
Bernard SellBernard SellCasino Patron (uncredited)
Charles SherlockCharles SherlockDetective (uncredited)
Philip Van ZandtPhilip Van ZandtJewelry Clerk (uncredited)
Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockMan Sitting Next to John Robie on Bus (uncredited)
Roland LesaffreRoland LesaffreBertani Employee (uncredited)
George BoyceParty Guest (uncredited)
John AldersonJohn AldersonDetective at the Costume Ball (uncredited)
Alberto MorinAlberto MorinDetective (uncredited)
Manuel ParísManuel ParísCroupier (uncredited)

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