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To Catch a Thief (The Centennial Collection) (1955)

Cary Grant , Grace Kelly , Alfred Hitchcock  |  NR |  DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (353 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams, Charles Vanel
  • Directors: Alfred Hitchcock
  • Writers: Alec Coppel, David Dodge, John Michael Hayes
  • Producers: Alfred Hitchcock
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Original recording remastered, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: March 24, 2009
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (353 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001PKHS68
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,292 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "To Catch a Thief (The Centennial Collection)" on IMDb

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This minor 1955 work by Alfred Hitchcock, one of the lighter entries of his creative peak in the 1950s, is still imbued with the master's stock themes of shared guilt and romantic ambivalence. It is also hardly lacking in Hitchcockian cinematic inventiveness, such as a famous, often-imitated sequence in which some smooching between stars Cary Grant and Grace Kelly is intercut with a fireworks show that just happens to be going on outside in a Riviera setting. Grant plays a reformed cat burglar who is suspected of reviving his trade, though he knows someone else is using his old methods. A very enjoyable experience, but don't get this confused with Hitchcock's other Cary Grant film of that decade, which was a masterpiece: North by Northwest. --Tom Keogh

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Cary Grant is John "the Cat" Robie, a suave ex-burglar whose life of ease along the French Riviera is torn asunder when a new string of robberies is committed with his trademark style. Can Robie prove his innocence, or will a beautiful heiress (Grace Kelly) lure him back into a life of crime, in Alfred Hitchcock's seductively stylish thriller? With John Williams, Brigitte Auber. 106 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo Surround, Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary; featurettes; photo gallery; theatrical trailers. Two-disc set. NOTE: This Title Is Out Of Print; Limit One Per Customer.

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Great acting, beautiful scenery. Rafael Castillo  |  76 reviewers made a similar statement
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168 of 175 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, It's Better Now! May 18, 2007
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
After reading the gushing, swooning review from the DVD critic in last Tuesday's NY Times, I immediately ordered the "Special Collector's Edition" of TO CATCH A THIEF from Amazon. When it arrived, I compared it to my original Paramount "Widescreen Edition" from 2002. Well, the critic was right--there's simply no comparison. This new version has a 2.0 Dolby Surround soundtrack (in addition to the original mono version) and a cleaned-up, enhanced, crystal-clear picture, start to finish. It looks like they took the drab, blurry, faded old stock and actually washed it, removing years of dirt and grime and smoke and hair and whatever else was there, not to mention a computerized removal of virtually all scratches and glitches. The result is astounding.

As for the color, see for yourself. Pay close attention to the first car chase down the mountain, the meeting in the flower market, and the costume ball near the end. Not to mention the many night scenes on rooftops, where everything is now much more visible than before. And Grant and Kelly? Well, the two most beautiful people who ever lived look even more beautiful. Wait till you see the famous fireworks scene now!

I don't have to tell you that this film is wonderful, no matter which version you have. But I can guarantee you that this newly restored version makes it seem better than ever. If you're as nuts about Hitchcock as I am, it really is worth the upgrade. Enjoy!

Update (11/8/2009): The new To Catch a Thief - The Centennial Collection (1955) (2pc) is essentially the same as the 2007 "Special Collector's Edition," with the same upgraded print. This review applies to both editions.
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75 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Restoration May 9, 2007
Format:DVD
Is there a difference in this latest version of this DVD release? Or is it simply a marketing "repackage"? There is a difference!

In my opinion, the DVD transfer of this "Special Collector's Edition" is far superior to the original DVD release. In a side-by-side comparison, I was amazed to see the job that was performed on this restoration. While, the original DVD contains plenty of dirt, scratches, conversion-related distortion/noise, etc., the Special Collector's Edition looks nearly pristine.

There are plenty of scenes in the movie where I experienced, how can I describe it, the illusion of depth and/or three-dimensional effect.

This version will certainly replace my original copy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cary and Grace on the French Riviera October 17, 2005
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This travel brochure to adventure and romance is one of Alfred Hitchcock's most entertaining films. The gorgeous vistas of the French Riviera are matched perfectly by the stunning duo of Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. Robert Burks' cinematography was nominated for an Academy Award and Edith Head gives Grace Kelly the look of an American princess. A fine screenplay from Michael Hayes based on a novel by David Dodge, and a light romantic score from Lyn Murray combine with all the other elements to make this a true film classic.

American John Robie (Cary Grant) has been living well in a beautiful villa on the French Riviera for the past 15 years. Once the most notorious thief in France, the man known as "The Cat" has been quiet for many years. He was in prison during the war when the Germans bombed it. He chose to stay and fight with the French Resistance upon his escape, and became a legend. It led to his parole, which is rather precarious now that a string of jewel robberies mimicking his exact style are occuring on the rooftops of the rich.

The French police want him for it, and his old pals are angry that he's brought them this unwanted attention after all these years. Since the only way to clear himself is to catch the thief himself, he hooks up with an insurance agent whose company is paying out the claims on all the robberies and begins a game of cat and mouse with the thief. The cheese in the trap is the delicious Grace Kelly.

Francie Stevens (Kelly) and her mother, Jessie (Jesse Royce Landis), are vacationing on the Riviera. Robie, posing as a lumber tycoon from Oregon, wants to keep they and their diamonds company until the thief strikes. Francie throws off his game, however, when she learns early on who he really is and displays a wild enthusiasm for helping him steal! Robie isn't there to steal, of course, but has trouble convincing Francie of that when her mother's jewels are stolen. Coming on the heels of a romantic interlude between the two, it is especially insulting.

That evening together is framed beautifully by Hitchcock, cutting back and forth between the fireworks outside on the Riviera and the fireworks going on inside. Kelly is like a playful kitten with a gleam in her eye, and Grant the older cat, who's seen her kind of kitten before and isn't sure he wants to play. There is a wonderful chemistry between the two, who seemed to be made for each other on the screen. A wild ride in her sports car along the coast that has Robie a little worried and a picnic in elegant dress are a treat to watch.

Complicating matters is another sexy kitten, Danielle Foussard (Brigitte Auber). She is the daughter of one of his old pals (Jean Martinelli) and would like nothing better than to run off with Robie to South America. But she is a different kind of kitten, perhaps harder to handle than Francie. When her father is murdered and pegged as the thief, she lashes out at Robie at his funeral. By this time, Francie's wise mom has set her straight about Robie, and together they set a trap for the real thief at a posh costume ball.

It will lead to an exciting and entertaining chase on the rooftops as Robie unmasks the imposter. Since he's enlisted Francie's help this time, he is forced to admit he may not be the lone wolf he thought he was. There is a terrific conclusion as everyone gets what they want, especially the viewer. Look quick for Hitch on the back seat of the bus Grant uses to evade the police! This is elegant escapist entertainment that you can't help but fall in love with. A marvelous film to get lost in on any weekend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie 3 Defective Blu-Rays
Wonderful Hitchcock movie. Deserves 5 stars, BUT...... I have purchased 3 copies of this Blu-Ray and all 3 freeze up in the same place and I cannot access the bonus material. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Oldie Man
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
It is strange to read after having just watched this movie how underrated it is compared to many of Hitchcock's supposed "classics" (think Vertigo, Psycho, North By Northwest etc). Read more
Published 1 day ago by AB
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Movie!
We LOVE this movie! Lovely settings. Grace Kelley is funny, playful, and of course, beautiful. Cary Grant is his charming self. They act well together. Very enjoyable movie.
Published 2 days ago by Missy E.
4.0 out of 5 stars The quality of this version is first rate.
I have watched this movie a few times in the past few years. It is hard to think of any movie stars that can measure up to Cary Grant and Grace Kelly today. Read more
Published 3 days ago by A. Vango
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic - Great movie!
This is one of the great films. Cary Grant is at his best and the setting and time warp is great to watch for the nostalgia. Right up there with North by Northwest.
Published 3 days ago by Dale Nicol
5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic movie for the whole family!
My family loves Cary Grant and he doesn't disappoint in TO CATCH A THIEF. If you're looking for a great family movie, be sure to add this one to your list! :)
Published 8 days ago by J. Russell
5.0 out of 5 stars A real Classic
Absolutely love "the future mother in law" and thoroughly enjoy this Hitchcock classic with such smart writing and two outstanding actors.
Published 9 days ago by Lockett F. Ballard
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelllent
Well Done Thriller and Grace Kelly looks gorgeous ! Highly recommend and think you will enjoy it if you have never seen the movie.
Published 9 days ago by Bill P.
4.0 out of 5 stars Well directed and acted
Original story, casting and acting were very strong. It was entertaining, without the mess of today's language and ethics issues. Worth the time.
Published 10 days ago by TWK
5.0 out of 5 stars This movie was a gift
I ordered this movie because my Grandson who is 23 and just graduated from the College of Charleston told me that this was the best movie he had ever seen but did not have a copy... Read more
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"Special" Collector's Editon. How?
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http://dvd.ign.com/articles/763/763605p1.html

This edition will have :
* Commentary by Peter Bogdanovich and Laurent Bouzereau
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