Thick as Thieves is a 1999 American crime film based on the novel of the same name by Patrick Quinn and adapted for the screen by Scott Sanders and Arthur Krystal, with Sanders directing.[1] The film stars Alec Baldwin, Andre Braugher, Michael Jai White, Bruce Greenwood and Rebecca De Mornay.[1]
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Directed by | Scott Sanders |
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Based on | Thick as Thieves by Patrick Quinn |
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Cinematography | Christopher Walling |
Edited by | John Pace |
Music by | Christophe Beck |
Distributed by | Rogue Pictures |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
editThe film follows an escalating vendetta between professional Chicago thief Mackin (Alec Baldwin) and rising Detroit kingpin Pointy Williams (Michael Jai White) after an attempted double cross.
Cast
edit- Alec Baldwin as Mackin, "The Thief"
- Andre Braugher as Dink Reeves
- Michael Jai White as Pointy Williams
- Rebecca De Mornay as Det. Louise Petrone
- Ricky Harris as Rodney
- David Byrd as Sal Capetti
- Bruce Greenwood as Bo
- Richard Edson as Danny
- Robert Miano as Frank Riles
- Khandi Alexander as Janet Hussein
- Janeane Garofalo as Anne
- Jack McGee as Chief
- Nicole Pulliam as Cassandra
- Terrence Evans as Bus Driver
- Thomas Babuscio as Ray
Casting
editActress Julia Sweeney is billed for a part that was cut from the film but remains credited.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ a b "Thick as Thieves". TV Guide.