The key sequence for understanding this movie is when Cary Grant evades capture by the police by disguising himself in a pair of swim trunks and going to the beach.
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
To Catch a Thief
A rewatchable, uplifting mystery.
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When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.
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1To Catch a Thief is showing in 1 cinema in Los Angeles — next screening Wednesday 26 August at 19:30 at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
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Common questions
What is To Catch a Thief about?+
A retired jewel thief must track down a copycat burglar on the French Riviera to prove his own innocence, all while romancing a wealthy American heiress.
Who directed To Catch a Thief?+
Alfred Hitchcock directed this 1955 film, which is widely recognized for its vibrant Technicolor cinematography and charming performances by its leads.
Has To Catch a Thief won any awards?+
Yes, the film won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color in 1956.
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