Movie "To Catch a Thief" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "To Catch a Thief"

John Robie is a one-time cat burglar, now reformed and living a blameless life in a plush villa. When a fresh set of burglaries rocks the Riviera all bearing the hallmark of Robie's own robberies, he is the natural suspect. Robie sets out to catch the new burglar himself, mainly to prove his innocence. He is aided by an American heiress, who initially is convinced that he is actually guilty. The title of the movie is derived from the proverb "Set a thief to catch a thief"

Starring actors in "To Catch a Thief" movie:

Cary Grant as a character John Robie Cary Grant also starred in the next movies: "Charade" in a role of Peter Joshua; "Houseboat" in a role of Tom Winters; "Only Angels Have Wings" in a role of Geoff Carter; "Operation Petticoat" in a role of Lt. Cmdr. Matt T. Sherman; "North by Northwest" in a role of Roger O. Thornhill;

Grace Kelly as a character Frances Stevens Grace Kelly also starred in the next movies: "Rear Window" in a role of Lisa Carol Fremont; "Mogambo" in a role of Linda Nordley; "High Noon" in a role of Amy Fowler Kane;

Jessie Royce Landis as a character Jessie Stevens Jessie Royce Landis also starred in the next movies: "North by Northwest" in a role of Clara Thornhill;

John Williams as a character H. H. Hughson John Williams also starred in the next movies: "Sabrina" in a role of Thomas Fairchild; "Witness for the Prosecution" in a role of Brogan-Moore;

Charles Vanel as a character Bertani Charles Vanel starred only in the movie "To Catch a Thief"

Brigitte Auber as a character Danielle Foussard Brigitte Auber starred only in the movie "To Catch a Thief"

Jean Martinelli as a character Foussard Jean Martinelli starred only in the movie "To Catch a Thief"

Georgette Anys as a character Germaine Georgette Anys also starred in the next movies: "Fanny" in a role of Honorine;

George Adrian as a character Detective George Adrian also starred in the next movies: "The Razor's Edge" in a role of Party Guest;

John Alderson as a character Detective at the costume ball John Alderson also starred in the next movies: "Evil Under the Sun" in a role of Police Sergeant;

René Blancard as a character Insp. Lepic René Blancard starred only in the movie "To Catch a Thief"

Eugene Borden as a character French waiter Eugene Borden also starred in the next movies: "American in Paris, An" in a role of Georges Matthieu;

Lewis Charles as a character Man with milk in kitchen Lewis Charles also starred in the next movies: "Birdman of Alcatraz" in a role of Chaplain Wentzel;

Frank Chelland as a character Chef Frank Chelland starred only in the movie "To Catch a Thief"

William 'Wee Willie' Davis as a character Big man in kitchen William 'Wee Willie' Davis also starred in the next movies: "Pursuit to Algiers" in a role of Gubec; "Samson and Delilah" in a role of Garmiskar;