To Catch a Thief (1955): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
To Catch a Thief is a 1955 mystery thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, John Williams and Charles Vanel. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $7,117 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Cinematography (Color). Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
-
Chinese - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is To Catch a Thief About?
The premise of To Catch a Thief without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Seeking respite from a demanding social life, Carol Cheng finds herself in the serene countryside. Her newfound peace is shattered by the arrival of the charismatic con artist Ng Mang Tat and his nephew. As they weave a web of deception, Carol is drawn into their world, struggling to discern truth from illusion and questioning everything she thought she knew.
To Catch a Thief Cast
Cary Grant leads the cast, with John Williams and Charles Vanel. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; 10 actors are credited in all.
-
Director Alfred Hitchcock
Also Starring in To Catch a Thief
· 6 moreMore from Alfred Hitchcock
More films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, best-rated first: Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and The Lady Vanishes.
To Catch a Thief Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave To Catch a Thief 82 on Metacritic.
-
Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.2
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 73% User score
See on TMDB
To Catch a Thief Plot Summary
What happens in To Catch a Thief from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the scorching August sun casts its rays upon the charming villa in Vence, French authorities unexpectedly arrive, intent on capturing the elusive American expatriate John Robie. With remarkable agility, he leaps over the garden wall, launching into a thrilling escape. Few know of Robie’s infamous past as Le Chat (“the cat”), a bold and highly skilled burglar who left behind a stunning trail of jewel heists along the French Riviera in the late 1930s. His daring escapades earned him a fearsome reputation, marking him as one of the most elusive thieves of his era until his arrest in 1939.
Full summary
The whole story of To Catch a Thief, scene by scene
To Catch a Thief Box Office
To Catch a Thief grossed $7,117 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.1K
- International
- $3K
To Catch a Thief Awards & Nominations
To Catch a Thief won 1 Oscar, including Cinematography (Color). Its biggest night was the Oscars 1956, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win9 nominations3 ceremonies
-
Oscars 1956 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Cinematography (Color)
- Nominated Art Direction (Color)
- Nominated Costume Design (Color)
-
Golden Globes 1953 5 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Ray Milland
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
- Nominated Cinematography – Black and White
- Nominated New Star of the Year Actress – Rita Gam
- Oscars 1953 1 nomination
- Nominated Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)
To Catch a Thief Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette John Landis on TO CATCH A THIEF
How Well Do You Know To Catch a Thief?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What alias did John Robie use during his criminal exploits?
Cars in To Catch a Thief
19 cars on screen, including the 1950 Citroën 11 B and the 1953 Sunbeam Alpine Mk.I.
-
1950 Citroën 11 B Main role -
1953 Sunbeam Alpine Mk.I Important role -
1947 Delahaye 135 Cabriolet Minor role -
Peugeot Besset Minor role
To Catch a Thief Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Houdt den dief” and “Kelepçeli âsik”.
- Also known as
-
- Houdt den dief
- Kelepçeli âsik
- Met dieven vangt men dieven
- Tyv fanger tyv
- Uhvatite lopova
- Да хванеш крадец
- Вловити злодія
- Спіймати злодія
- Über den Dächern von Nizza
- La Main au collet
- Caccia al ladro
- Ladrão de Casaca
+26 more Show fewer
- 捉贼记
- Поймать вора
- Atrapa a un ladrón
- Το Κυνήγι του Κλέφτη
- Fogjunk tolvajt!
- Fang tyven
- לתפוס גנב
- Să prinzi un hoț
- Złodziej w hotelu
- Да заловиш крадец
- Varkaitten paratiisi
- Chyťte zloděje
- Ta fast tjuven
- Pagauti vagį
- 나는 결백하다
- Hırsızlar Kralı
- 捉賊記
- Зловити злодія
- Para atrapar al ladrón
- برای گرفتن یک دزد
- 泥棒成金
- Drž'te lopova
- Bắt một tên trộm
- Atrapar un lladre
- Noķert zagli
- จอมโจรล่าจอมโจร
Seen To Catch a Thief?
To Catch a Thief FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of To Catch a Thief, each answered in a sentence.
How long is To Catch a Thief?
To Catch a Thief runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was To Catch a Thief released?
To Catch a Thief was released on August 5, 1955.
Who directed To Catch a Thief?
To Catch a Thief was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
More films by Alfred Hitchcock Who is in the cast of To Catch a Thief?
To Catch a Thief stars Cary Grant, John Williams and Charles Vanel, among 10 credited actors.
How much did To Catch a Thief make at the box office?
To Catch a Thief grossed $7,117 worldwide.
How is To Catch a Thief rated?
To Catch a Thief has 82 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did To Catch a Thief win?
To Catch a Thief won 1 award from 9 nominations, including Cinematography (Color) at the Oscars 1956.
Does To Catch a Thief have a post-credit scene?
No. To Catch a Thief has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
