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To Catch a Thief
(1955),
Director: Alfred Hitchcock, rated PG
A scandalous
romance between a thrill-hunting heiress and a notorious man of
mystery!
  Starring: Cary
Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Charles
Vanel, Brigitte Auber, Jean Martinelli, Georgette Anys
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★☆☆
- great
"Doesn't it make you
nervous to be in the same room with thousands of dollars worth
of diamonds, and unable to touch them?" –
Frances Stevens
Why watch this?
This is "Hitchcock Light" - a delightful romance
with a nip of suspense.
Plot Summary:
When a string of jewel robberies plagues the French Riviera,
retired cat burglar John Robie becomes the prime suspect. To
clear his name, Robie sets out to catch the impostor mimicking
his signature style. His investigation leads him to encounter a
wealthy American heiress, Frances Stevens, who finds herself
caught up in the pursuit of the elusive thief.
Dad's Preview:
The real genius of Hitchcock was his range at filmmaking. He
could do suspense, horror, and/or mystery. Within these, he often
varied the film's mood: one might be dark and brooding, one
might be light and almost comedic. This film is a
Rom-Com about falling for the naughty man. The fact that he's a
cat burglar is almost an after-thought. Regardless it's fun to
watch two beautiful stars engage in witty banter, and play that
little game of cat (burglar) and mouse.
Alfred Hitchcock;
Paramount Pictures |
