Thief 4K Blu-ray Limited Edition Releases August 25 from Arrow Video

Thief, Michael Mann's first theatrical feature, returns to Chicago's rain-soaked streets in this neo-noir crime story starring James Caan as Frank, a jewel thief aiming for a quiet life with his girlfriend (Tuesday Weld). When his fence is thrown from a window and the Chicago mafia threatens him, Frank's hopes unravel.

The film boasts a notable supporting cast including James Belushi, Robert Prosky, Willie Nelson, and Dennis Farina, combined with a Tangerine Dream electronic score. Thief laid groundwork for Mann’s later thrillers like Heat and Collateral, influencing the genre’s urban narrative style.

This Arrow Video limited edition includes a two-disc set. Disc One features a 4K restoration of the director's cut from the original camera negative, approved by Michael Mann. It presents the film in Dolby Vision/HDR, with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and stereo 2.0, alongside optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Special features on Disc One consist of audio commentary by Michael Mann and James Caan, the 2001 documentary "The Directors: Michael Mann" with interviews including Jon Voight and William Petersen, the 2014 interview titled "Stolen Dreams" with Caan, a French TV episode on James Caan, critic F.X. Feeney’s "The Art of the Heist" analysis, a new comparison of multiple cuts, UK "Violent Streets" opening and closing titles, plus the theatrical trailer.

Disc Two offers the original theatrical cut in high definition, with lossless English stereo 2.0 audio, optional subtitles, and an isolated music and effects track option. Additional packaging includes a reversible sleeve with artwork by maarko phntm and a collector's booklet featuring essays by Brad Stevens, Barry Forshaw, Gillian Kelly, and a comparative study of the cuts by Stevens.

Release Contents:

• 4K Restoration of the Director's Cut: From original camera negative approved by Michael Mann
• Audio Commentary: By Michael Mann and James Caan
• The Directors: Michael Mann: 2001 documentary with interviews
• Stolen Dreams: 2014 interview with James Caan
• Hollywood USA: James Caan: French TV episode filmed after production
• The Art of the Heist: Analysis by critic F.X. Feeney
• Thieves: Comparison of theatrical and director cuts
• UK Violent Streets Open/Close Titles
• Theatrical Trailer
• Theatrical Cut in High Definition: Includes lossless stereo audio and isolated music/effects track
• Collector’s Booklet: Essays and analysis
• Reversible Sleeve Artwork: By maarko phntm

Release Date: August 25, 2025.