To Catch a Thief
"WANTED by the police in all the luxury-spots of Europe!... A catch for any woman!"
Originally released in 1955. To Catch a Thief is a mystery/romance film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, and Jessie Royce Landis
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,631 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.8M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Jean Martinelli
as Foussard
Georgette Anys
as Germaine
René Blancard
as Commissaire Lepic (uncredited)
William 'Wee Willie' Davis
as Big Man in Kitchen (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $8,750,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Catch a Thief about?
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 wealth...
Who directed To Catch a Thief?
To Catch a Thief was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is To Catch a Thief?
To Catch a Thief has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was To Catch a Thief released?
To Catch a Thief was released on August 3, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in To Catch a Thief?
The main cast of To Catch a Thief includes Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Charles Vanel.
Is To Catch a Thief worth watching?
To Catch a Thief has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,631 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.