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IMDb rating 7.4
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Critic William Thomas
rated 8

A glossy, highly-coloured cosmopolitan entertainment with Grant at his most charming and Grace Kelly at her least restrained...

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Cast & Crew

Alfred Hitchcock
As Man Sitting Next to John Robie on Bus (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
As Masquerade Party Guest (uncredited)
Fred Kelsey
As Party Guest (uncredited)
Charles Vanel
As Bertani
Philip Van Zandt
As Jewelry Clerk (uncredited)

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To Catch a Thief is a thrilling romance film set on the French Riviera. Retired jewel thief John "The Cat" Robie (Cary Grant) is suspected of returning to his criminal ways, and must clear his name by catching the new thief who's imitating his style. He enlists the help of an insurance man and befriends a wealthy American widow and her daughter, Frances (Grace Kelly), who are both potential targets of the new thief. As Robie tries to flush out the imposter, he finds himself falling for Frances, but their budding romance is threatened when the real thief steals her mother's valuable jewels. With its witty dialogue, stunning locations, and iconic performances from Grant and Kelly, To Catch a Thief is a timeless classic that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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To Catch a Thief was released in theaters on August 5, 1955.