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To Catch a Thief (1955)

Cary Grant , Grace Kelly , Alfred Hitchcock  |  Unrated |  DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (368 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams
  • Directors: Alfred Hitchcock
  • Writers: John Michael Hayes, David Dodge
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Paramount
  • DVD Release Date: November 5, 2002
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (368 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005JJX8
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,210 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "To Catch a Thief" on IMDb

Special Features

  • 3 new featurettes: "Writing and Casting," "The Making of To Catch a Thief," "Alfred Hitchcock and To Catch a Thief"
  • "Edith Head: The Paramount Years" featurette

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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

Product Description

A RETIRED CAT BURGLAR SEES FIREWORKS WITH AN AMERICAN HEIRESS ON THE RIVIERA.

Customer Reviews

The chemistry in this movie between Cary Grant and Grace Kelly is great. IVANA POPE  |  48 reviewers made a similar statement
To say you eill like this movie is an underststement-you will love it. Tony Marquise Jr.  |  34 reviewers made a similar statement
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169 of 177 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.
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Beautiful, well-casted and a classic romantic, suspenseful thriller from Alfred Hitchcock.

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"TO CATCH A THIEF" looks great for a 1955 film on DVD. One thing that Hitchcock really utilized on this film is color. From the beauty of France, set design, costume design. Everything was well done and vibrant. The film looks beautiful and is featured in Widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TV's.

As for the audio, audio is presented in Dolby Digital English 2.0 Surround/English, French and Spanish Mono.

As for subtitles, subtitles are in English, French and Spanish.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

There are a good number of special features on the Centennial Collection of "TO CATCH A THIEF" with a few new featurettes plus the previous features included in the 2007 DVD release. The majority of the special features are included on the second disc (commentary on the first disc). Included are:

* Commentary: - The Centennial Collection forgoes the original commentary featured on the 2007 DVD by Peter Bogdanovich and Laurent Bouzereau and now features commentary by Dr. Drew Casper, Hitchcock Prof. of American Film at USC who definitely knows his Hitchcock (even Hitchcock's family are surprised with his knowledge for the "A Night With the Hitchcock" events). Casper is passionate about the filming and his commentary is just informative and well-done.
* A Night with the Hitchcock's - A new 23-minute featurette filmed on Nov. 2008 at the University of Southern California (USC). The Hitchcock class is one of the most popular classes at the university and the family has come to these events for several years answering questions from students in regards to Alfred Hitchcock as a director and also insight of his family life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars TO CATCH A THIEF
A good mystery story that keeps you guessing. Also a nice love story. I recommend it. Top acting by super stars.
Published 4 days ago by Jean Wells
5.0 out of 5 stars To Catch a Thief Review
This is a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock the master of suspense and drama. Cary Grant places an American in France who during the war was a jewel thief. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Louis J. Barbier
5.0 out of 5 stars What a yummy place to go when you are stuck in the airport.
I just got stuck in the airport and found this delightful movie to take me away. It is a must for all romantacists. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Kristen
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything is Really Beautiful
The way the shots are framed, Grace Kelly, Cary Grant, the young French lady and the fantastic location are all beautiful and a delight to watch. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Jason Simanek
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun movie
Long, lots of lovely drives through the extraordinary beauty of southern France. Watching performances by some of the great actors/actresses of post WW II moviedom is a real treat. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Harold Holcombe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic!
How can you not like this movie--one of the best. I will never tire of seeing Grace Kelly on screen
Published 10 days ago by Diana Person
5.0 out of 5 stars great movie
This is an amazing movie! It has been years since we had seen this movie. It is such a unique movie!
Published 12 days ago by Valeri J Escobedo
5.0 out of 5 stars I give 2 thumbs
The movie was great I really enjoy having my own movie to be able to see it anytime I want to
Published 12 days ago by Patrice Millhouse
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great movie!
I discovered my love for older movies while viewing "To Catch a Thief". Grace Kelly is beautiful and the French Riviera is also visually stunning.
Published 14 days ago by Heather McCraith
5.0 out of 5 stars A classy classic.
Carry Grant at his most charming screen self. Grace Kelly purrs her way into your very soul. The setting is grand: the French Riviera. The writing and plot is brilliant. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Burt Froehlich
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