To Catch a Thief is a 1955 American romantic thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, from a screenplay by John Michael Hayes based on the 1952 novel of the same name by David Dodge. The film stars Cary Grant as a retired cat burglar who has to save his reformed reputation by catching an impostor preying on the wealthy tourists of the French Riviera. Grace Kelly stars opposite him as his romantic interest in her final film with Hitchcock.
| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Produced by | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Screenplay by | John Michael Hayes |
| Starring | Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Charles Vanel, Brigitte Auber |
| Music | Lyn Murray |
| Cinematography | Robert Burks |
| Edited by | George Tomasini |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | August 3, 1955 (Los Angeles) |
| Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English, French |
| Budget | $2.5 million |
| Box office | $4.5 million (U.S. rentals original release), $8.75 million |
| Netflix ID | 60000732 |
About To Catch a Thief
A cat burglar must clear his name to the people of his town and the woman he loves when a couple of copycat burglars arise.
Achievement of To Catch a Thief
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the film won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
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Latest information about To Catch a Thief updated on July 28 2021.
