To Catch a Thief (1955) | |
| Director(s) | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Producer(s) | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Top Genres | Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller/Suspense |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Drama) |
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To Catch a Thief Overview:
To Catch a Thief (1955) was a Crime - Mystery Film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by David Dodge published in 1952.
SYNOPSIS
Hitchcock Lite describes this detour into comedy-suspense. Grant plays a (supposedly) retired jewel thief who finds himself once again under suspicion when a rash of jewel heists hits the aristocrats of Monaco. He woos elegant American heiress Kelly, and, as she tempts him with her jewelry and her charms, they pursue the thief to clear Grant's name. Famously sexy, with swirling kisses, fireworks, and come-hither dialogue.
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Academy Awards 1955 --- Ceremony Number 28 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Joseph McMillan Johnson; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur Krams | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Robert Burks | Won |
| Best Costume Design | Edith Head | Nominated |
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4K UHD & Blu-ray Repackaging: To Catch A Thief [Limited Edition Steelbook]
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4K UHD Blu-ray Review: To Catch a Thief (Paramount Presents Series)
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Fun in the Sun: Excitement on the French Riviera in Alfred Hitchcock's "To Catch a Thief" (1955)
By The Lady Eve on May 17, 2022 From Lady Eve's Reel LifeRomance, adventure and intrigue, plus dashing Cary Grant and delectable Grace Kelly. All of this along with a tour of the French Riviera courtesy of Alfred Hitchcock. Who could resist such high style fun in the sun - and moonlight?What rapidly turns into an adventure begins with a mundane shot of a ... Read full article
Grace Kelly tries to expose Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief”
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 18, 2020 From Classic Movie ManGrace Kelly tries to expose Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “To Catch a Thief” To Catch a Thief (1955) is a romantic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. John Michael Hayes wrote the screenplay and the cinematography was by long-time ... Read full article
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Quotes from
Frances Stevens: Are you sure you were talking about water skis? From where I sat it looked as though you were conjugating some irregular verbs.
Frances Stevens: I've never caught a jewel thief before. It's stimulating. It's like... It's like...
John Robie: Like sitting in a hot tub?
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Facts about
There are subliminal shots of a black cat the first few times that John Robie (Cary Grant) appears. John's nickname is "the cat" because of his stealth ability.
For the scene between Robie and the insurance agent, when they talk about the cook's sensitive hands, the German version of the movie differs completely from the original. In English, Robie notes she once strangled a German general without a sound, while in German, he says she once caught a lion escaped from a circus with her bare hands.
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