Thick as Thieves

Apr 9 1999 R 1h 33m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Two master thieves go at odds with one another as one sets the other up for a crime. The first, a suave pro who does his job and then hides in his own privacy, listening to old jazz records and caring for his ailing dog, Wally. The other is a local gangster with a taste for the finer life, who decides to eliminate the competition. This ignites a war between the two men and their aides. An angry mob boss and a female police officer try to sort the mess before things get too out of hand.

Plot

On loan from Chicago mafia to Detroit underworld, a thief gets double-crossed by the Detroit boss, and, after barely escaping, vows to take revenge. Aided by two of his close friends, and, pursued by a dogged detective, the thief proceeds to burn Detroit underworld to the ground.

Written by

Patrick Quinn, Scott Sanders, Arthur Krystal

Directed by

Scott Sanders

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
2,922
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA