Thieves Like Us (1974): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Thieves Like Us is a 1974 romantic drama directed by Robert Altman, starring Keith Carradine, Bert Remsen and John Schuck. It is based on Thieves Like Us by Edward Anderson. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Robert Altman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- Based on
- Thieves Like Us by Edward Anderson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thieves Like Us About?
The premise of Thieves Like Us without spoilers, adapted from Thieves Like Us by Edward Anderson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charming outlaw evades conviction and joins forces with old friends for a series of crimes in this gritty drama. He finds himself drawn to Keechie, a spirited young woman yearning for a life beyond their lawless existence. As their passionate romance develops against a backdrop of danger and criminal pursuits, the relentless pressure of the authorities threatens to shatter their fragile world and bring their escapades to an end.
Thieves Like Us Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- criminal
- mississippi
- great depression
- bank robbery
- 1930s
- remake
- neo noir
- based on novel
- man in a bed
- man wears eyeglasses
- tragic event
- woman in a bathtub
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- woman in a bed
- f rated
- train station
- blonde woman
- bloody face
- man and woman share a bed
- woman wears lingerie
- female frontal nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- awakening
- lovers on the lam
- lying on a bed
- pregnancy
- theft
- k. carradine and s. duvall
- altman and k. carradine
- altman and s. duvall
- poverty
- irony
- the new deal
- democracy
- bank
- crime spree
- death
- breaking the law
- injured woman
- radio broadcast
- threatened with a gun
- climbing steps
- on the road
- occupation in title
- impersonating a police officer
- killed by police
- scene during end credits
- sheriff
- screaming in horror
- screaming woman
Thieves Like Us Cast
Keith Carradine leads the cast, with Bert Remsen and John Schuck. Directed by Robert Altman; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Altman
Also Starring in Thieves Like Us
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Thieves Like Us Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Thieves Like Us 82 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Thieves Like Us Plot Summary
What happens in Thieves Like Us from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the throes of the 1930s, three men from desperate backgrounds, Bowie (Keith Carradine), T-Dub (Bert Remsen), and Chicamaw (John Schuck), make a daring escape from prison, compelled by poverty that has gripped the nation. Their audacious plan is to rob banks, seeking both financial freedom and a sense of exhilaration while staying one step ahead of the law. Seeking refuge, they find solace with Dee Mobley (Tom Skerritt) and his partner Keechie (Shelley Duvall), as well as T-Dub’s authoritative in-law, Mattie (Louise Fletcher). Together, they plan their future heists, glued to the unfolding drama of their crimes through the radio and newspapers, a modern-day chronicle that both thrills them and adds to their peril.
Full summary
The whole story of Thieves Like Us, scene by scene
Thieves Like Us Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer 4K UHD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer
How Well Do You Know Thieves Like Us?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What decade does the movie Thieves Like Us take place in?
Cars in Thieves Like Us
18 cars on screen, including the 1937 Buick Special and the 1930 Ford Model A.
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1930 Ford Model A Important role -
1937 Ford V8 De Luxe Important role -
1936 Ford V8 Standard Important role
Thieves Like Us Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Nous sommes tous des voleurs” and “Gang”.
- Also known as
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- Nous sommes tous des voleurs
- Gang
- Ladrones como nosotros
- Diebe wie wir
- Tolvajok, mint mi
- Złodzieje jak my
- Крадци като нас
- Zloději jako my
- 보위와 키치
- 没有明天的人
- Renegados Até a Última Rajada
- Воры как мы
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- גנבים שכמונו
- ボウイ&キーチ
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Thieves Like Us FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Thieves Like Us, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thieves Like Us?
Thieves Like Us runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Thieves Like Us released?
Thieves Like Us was released on February 11, 1974.
Who directed Thieves Like Us?
Thieves Like Us was directed by Robert Altman.
More films by Robert Altman Who is in the cast of Thieves Like Us?
Thieves Like Us stars Keith Carradine, Bert Remsen and John Schuck, among 10 credited actors.
How is Thieves Like Us rated?
Thieves Like Us has 82 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is Thieves Like Us based on a book?
Yes. Thieves Like Us is adapted from Thieves Like Us by Edward Anderson.
Does Thieves Like Us have a post-credit scene?
No. Thieves Like Us has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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